Senior Staff Accountant - Addison Group

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.