Senior Accountant Analyst

Job Description

Our Financial Services client is seeking a Sr. Accountant Analyst in Irvine, CA!

Duration: 12 months, Contract, W-2
Location: Onsite in Irvine, CA
Pay: $65 - $72 an hour

Duties and Responsibilites:

1. Performs general and specific accounting procedures

• Processes transactions
• Reconciles accounts and source data, or sub ledger detail.
• Calculates various expenses and fees.
• Gathers and logically organizes financial data.
• Reviews accounting transactions, GL accounts, and reconciliations in accordance with GAAP.
• Reviews monthly/quarterly/annual regulatory reporting.
• Compares financial information to actual results, and analyzes and explains variances.
• Prepares the accounting for unique or complex transactions.
• Processes corrections identified during reviews, and may advise others on corrections as necessary.
• Leads completion of monthly reporting assignments.
• Ensures timely and accurate completion of regular tasks performed by the team.

2. Prepares and reviews regulatory reports

• Analyzes fund financials, considering interfund relationships and business drivers, to identify risks and trends, for reporting to management.
• Oversees changes to accounting policies resulting from new or changing accounting standards and new business transactions or fees in coordination with Financial Reporting and regulatory requirements.

Skills:

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, analysis and reporting of financial data
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/ year-end close process
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Able to critically analyze situations, solve problems effectively, strong attention to detail
• Experience in analyzing complex financial reports and records

Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related function.
• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related degree
• CPA or MBA is preferred
• Requires advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the ability to work comfortably with the Microsoft Office suite as well as experience with an enterprise accounting system (such as SAP)
• General knowledge of mutual funds or experience in the investment management industry is preferred
• GAAP and SEC reporting experience is preferred but not required
• Strong aptitude for numbers and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work as part of a team
• The individual will be expected to work up-front guidance and take ownership of his/her work product

We are an equal opportunity employer and make hiring decisions based on merit. Recruitment, hiring, training, and job assignments are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, or any ot
To apply please email your resume to ctack@rothstaffing.com

Salary : $65 - $72