Senior Staff Accountant

Job Description - Our client in the East San Fernando Valley seeks a talented Senior Staff Accountant. Our client has created a brand-new role to enhance their accounting function.

In this role, you will be performing the month-end closings of the General Ledger (G/L). The Senior Staff Accountant will also perform variance analyses, audit support, and other accounting tasks.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, the Senior Staff Accountant will have a large role in shaping the direction of the accounting function.

Job Site Status (onsite/hybrid/remote) - Our client has a hybrid work schedule (4 days/week in the office).

Compensation/Benefits - Salary range is $85,000-$90,000/year.

Culture and Environment - Our client has a rugged, on-site environment with great teamwork and promotional opportunities (that is why this role is open: the prior professional got promoted!).

DUTIES OF THE SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT

General Ledger (G/L) Accounting
• Take ownership of month-end and quarter-end closes
• Perform month-end closes within a week
• Record journal entries
• Estimate accruals
• Perform account and bank reconciliations
• Prepare monthly financial statements

Inventory Accounting

• Maintain accurate records of inventory transactions
• Develop and maintain inventory control systems
• Perform periodic physical inventories and cycle counts
• Analyze inventory data and recommend solutions for inventory optimization
• Create and maintain financial records and reports related to inventory
• Audit and adjust inventory figures

Miscellaneous
• Assist in all external audits, including working in conjunction with external auditors
• Interact with other departments (Finance, Operations) on all accounting issues
• Accept various other duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Required
• Bachelors in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or Finance or an equivalent major
• At least three (3) years of substantive General Ledger (G/L) accounting experience, including month and quarter closes

Preferred
• Experience in a logistical/manufacturing/construction environment

SKILLS OF THE SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Required

Technical
• Expert Level Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables, IF Formulas)

Interpersonal
• Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task efficiently and cooperate with fellow professionals in various disciplines and both office and out-of-office environments
• Ability to cope with people of varying temperaments
• Ability to take on a substantial workload to lead the team through example
• Superior time management skills
• Work with minimal supervision needed
• Ability to accept feedback (positive and negative) on your work without objection
• Able to work in both office and manufacturing environments

For immediate consideration, email your resume to me in MS Word format. I will hold all inquiries in the strictest confidence.