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Job Title: Senior Accountant (CPA)
Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Accountant with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation to join our growing team. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for overseeing key aspects of financial reporting, analysis, and compliance. This role requires a deep understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting & Analysis:
- Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS).
- Conduct variance analysis, providing insights into financial performance.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.
- Compliance & Auditing:
- Ensure adherence to all relevant financial regulations and tax laws.
- Coordinate and manage audits, both internal and external, including providing necessary documentation and support.
- Maintain strong internal controls and implement improvements as necessary.
- General Ledger & Reconciliation:
- Manage the general ledger, including journal entries, adjustments, and account reconciliations.
- Monitor and reconcile complex accounts, ensuring accuracy in reporting.
- Support and guide junior accounting staff in day-to-day ledger activities.
- Tax Planning & Compliance:
- Assist with corporate tax filings, ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal tax regulations.
- Provide support in tax planning and strategies to minimize tax liabilities.
- Cash Flow & Treasury Management:
- Monitor cash flow, prepare cash flow forecasts, and make recommendations for improvements.
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure efficient cash management.
- Process Improvement:
- Identify areas for improvement in accounting processes and systems.
- Implement best practices to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy in reporting.
- Leadership & Team Collaboration:
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior accountants and finance staff.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as finance, operations, and HR, to ensure financial alignment with company goals.
Qualifications:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's Degree preferred).
- Minimum of 5-7 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role.
- Thorough knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and other relevant accounting standards.
- Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with tax compliance and tax planning.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and the ability to work with large data sets.
- Strong understanding of internal controls and risk management processes.
- Experience in managing audit processes and compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) regulations.
Job Title: Senior Accountant (CPA)
Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Accountant with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation to join our growing team. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for overseeing key aspects of financial reporting, analysis, and compliance. This role requires a deep understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Reporting & Analysis:
o Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS).
o Conduct variance analysis, providing insights into financial performance.
o Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
o Ensure accuracy and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.
2. Compliance & Auditing:
o Ensure adherence to all relevant financial regulations and tax laws.
o Coordinate and manage audits, both internal and external, including providing necessary documentation and support.
o Maintain strong internal controls and implement improvements as necessary.
3. General Ledger & Reconciliation:
o Manage the general ledger, including journal entries, adjustments, and account reconciliations.
o Monitor and reconcile complex accounts, ensuring accuracy in reporting.
o Support and guide junior accounting staff in day-to-day ledger activities.
4. Tax Planning & Compliance:
o Assist with corporate tax filings, ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal tax regulations.
o Provide support in tax planning and strategies to minimize tax liabilities.
5. Cash Flow & Treasury Management:
o Monitor cash flow, prepare cash flow forecasts, and make recommendations for improvements.
o Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure efficient cash management.
6. Process Improvement:
o Identify areas for improvement in accounting processes and systems.
o Implement best practices to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy in reporting.
7. Leadership & Team Collaboration:
o Provide mentorship and guidance to junior accountants and finance staff.
o Collaborate with other departments, such as finance, operations, and HR, to ensure financial alignment with company goals.
Qualifications:
* Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is required.
* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's Degree preferred).
* Minimum of 5-7 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role.
* Thorough knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and other relevant accounting standards.
* Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros).
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
Preferred Skills:
* Experience with tax compliance and tax planning.
* Familiarity with ERP systems and the ability to work with large data sets.
* Strong understanding of internal controls and risk management processes.
* Experience in managing audit processes and compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) regulations.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
Salary : $45 - $55