Senior Corporate Accountant

Hawthorne Machinery Co.
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2024

Overview

We Build Better Communities

Be Part of the Hawthorne Difference!

 

Hawthorne Cat is a family-owned company that has led the equipment industry for over 60 years in the sale, rental, and servicing of construction machinery and power generation equipment for industries on which our communities depend like agriculture, construction, marine, and government.

 

Every member of our team plays a significant role in our success.  Hawthorne Cat hires individuals who share our vision of Building Better Communities with our Customers and our values of Passion, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence (PRIDE).

 

If you are looking to build your future with an established, thriving company with countless opportunities for growth and advancement, you’ve come to the right place!  At Hawthorne Cat, we’re always looking for exceptionally skilled, hardworking individuals interested in contributing to our success and the success of the communities that we serve.

 

Our people are our most valuable asset. That’s why at Hawthorne Cat we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

We are currently seeking talented individuals for our  Senior Corporate Accountant position!

Here is some of what you’ll do…

POSITION SUMMARY:  

The Senior Corporate Accountant is primarily responsible for overseeing the monthly accounting close process, preparing financial statements, and coordinating information requests for various external auditors.  Additionally, the position prepares ad hoc reports for operational departments, ensures proper accounting in accordance with GAAP, and assists in various projects to streamline processes.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information
  • Reconciles and analyzes accounts to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and accounts balance to sub ledgers. Researches and resolves any issues identified.
  • Consolidates, reconciles, reviews, and analyzes financial information and supportingdocumentation for submission and/or reporting.
  • Performs statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes, and document findings.
  • Ensures that periodic revenues are recognized in compliance with US GAAP and applicable company policies.
  • Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
  • Conducts studies and submits recommendations for improving the organization's accounting operation.
  • Partners with the operations team to address inquiries on unusual transactions
  • Prepares annual consolidated financials statements including footnotes and external reporting packages.
  • Calculates, records and classifies monthly revenues from the company's different products, performs analytical procedures and investigates fluctuations from budget with different business units
  • Spearheads our annual financial audits
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications

    EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with five (5) years general accounting experience.
  • CPA Preferred
  • Advanced computer skills required using Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and ERP systems
  • Experience with month-end/year-end close process
  • Experience working for a company whose financial statements are audited
  • Experience in accounting software conversions preferred, but not required
  • Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Must have a valid California Class C Driver’s License and a clean driving record
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
  • Ability to effectively present information to leadership.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Walking: Moving about on foot often up and down stairs.
  • Handling: Works with hands.
  • Lifting: May lift up to 25 lbs.
  • Reaching: Extends hands and arms in any direction.
  • Stooping: Bends body downward and forward by bending at knees or waist.
  • Standing: Remains in standing position If required to perform various functions of the job.
  • Vision: Reads paperwork and records on the computer.
  • Talking: Communicates via telecommunications and in person.
  • Sitting: Sits at desk.  Sits for long periods of time.
  • ENVIRONMENTAL:         

  • Noise: May work in conditions with constant or intermittent noise.
  • Temp/Weather: Works in an office environment.
  • Here’s what we Offer…

    • Competitive Compensation
    • A great work environment and culture
    • Career growth and advancement opportunities
    • Training
    • Medical, Dental and Vision plans
    • Medical Video Appointments available
    • Health Savings Account available
    • Paid Time Off (PTO) Pay
    • 401(k) Plan Company Matching
    • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Life & Accident Insurance
    • Employee Assistance Programs
    • Legal Plan
    • Travel Assistance Plan
    • Wellness Programs
    • Referral Bonus Program
    • Longevity Bonus Program
    • Recognition Programs and much more
    • Hawthorne CAT discounts
    • Boot Reimbursement
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Company-Supplied Uniforms
    • Advanced Technical Training
    • Estimated Compensation $75,000 to $90,000 annually

    ACCOMMODATIONS:  

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