Primary Function

The senior accountant’s function includes maintaining the general ledger, preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, assisting with the audit preparation and requests, and performing other accounting duties as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities

● Play an active role in the month-end close process including preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and other account reconciliations and analyses.
● Perform daily cash applications for unapplied cash receipts/cash deposits
● Perform monthly cash reconciliations 
● Record Payroll entries and other benefits accruals, including 401K true up, FSA, Work comp insurance accruals.
● Other general ledger accruals such as prepaids, professional fees/consulting accruals, and other necessary accruals. 
● Perform actual vs budget variance analysis and work with the department heads to ensure that variances are properly explained or corrected.
● Assist with preparing compliance reports and providing supporting documents to tax agencies and auditors
● Trouble shoot accounting issues related to billings, Cash, A/R, A/P, payroll, and etc. 
● Maintain documentation and update desk procedures related to month-end close activities inclusive within FloQast. 
● Apply Accounting and policies and procedures in month-end activities and related variance explanations. 
● Ad hoc project to support the accounting, reporting, and finance operations

Special Knowledge/Skills

● Strong accounting and financial acumen with attention to detail
● Must be able to work independently and demonstrate problem-solving skills
● Daily cash applications and cash reconciliations
● Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines
● High level of proficiency in Excel to perform spreadsheet and financial analysis
● Highly organized and detailed oriented 
● Ability to learn and willingness to access multiple systems
● Must have effective oral and written communication skills 
● Must be able to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment 
● Must be a team player. 

Experience

● 5+ years accounting experience 

Education/Training

● Bachelor's Degree in Business: Accounting
● Must be comfortable with US GAAP principles
● ERP experience: JD Edwards, D365 or other similar ERP systems 

Position Location

Valencia, CA