PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients' capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging our decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped us become one of the world's largest providers of traditional and nontraditional solutions for companies that need financing and investors who seek strong risk-adjusted returns.

Since 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking. We invest in our people and strive to imprint our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence. We believe each of us is here to help others succeed and this has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.

Role Summary

The G/L Accountant is responsible for the general ledger accounting for several entities. This position is responsible for the preparation, processing, audit and reporting of monthly and quarterly accruals in the accounting system. This position is also responsible for general ledger entries relating to PIMCO Global Offices. Main responsibilities include accounting for complex and industry-specialized transactions.

Location

Newport Beach, CA

Key Responsibilities

• Generate monthly and quarterly revenue accruals from our Billing System and load data to the general ledger

• Investigate general ledger discrepancies and correct as appropriate

• Analysis of client data and reports as requested by Management and Auditors

• Prepare monthly journal entries including foreign currency and transfer pricing (Revenue Sharing amongst Foreign business units)

• Perform research and analysis of accounting data

• Analyze monthly financial statements

• Prepare account reconciliations to detail records or sub-ledgers

• Involvement with special projects or testing of system enhancements

• Provide and prepare requested document support to internal and external auditors

• Assist team members as well as offshore internal/external accountants as needed

• Special projects, ad-hoc reporting and analysis, and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related discipline

• Minimum of three years of corporate accounting experience

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel skills and using Pivot tables, VLOOKUP and higher level functions

• Prior experience with large ERP (financial system) such as SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft; experience with SAP is preferred

• Strong understanding and experience using Accounting Principles knowledge

• Prior work experience with intercompany and/or multicurrency transactions is preferred

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to effectively and autonomously problem solve

• Exhibit attention to detail and proactively seek clarification or assistance when unable to resolve issues independently within a reasonable timeframe

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage professionally and succinctly with all levels across the firm

• Strong commitment to providing quality work and ensure work is delivered completely, accurately and timely

• Able to respond effectively to inquiries from various levels of management and maintain good working relationships with internal and external contacts

• Strong sense of urgency and able to organize and prioritize; including handling multiple tasks with strict deadlines

• Ability to collaborate and contribute in a team environment as well as independently to accomplish business objectives

• Committed to PIMCOs values: Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence that allow us to bring the best to our clients and each other

Professional Skills Requirements

• Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities

• Ability to deliver on assigned responsibilities with attention to detail, and use of effective interpersonal and communication skills

• Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities, manage deadlines, and support initiatives in fast-paced environment

• Adaptable to learn new processes, concepts, and skills

• Proactive with process improvement and able to embrace change and new technology

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

PIMCO recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, military or veteran status, disability (physical or mental), any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other basis such as medical condition, or marital status under applicable laws.

Applicants with Disabilities

PIMCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans, in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system due to a disability and you would like to request an accommodation, you may contact us at 949-720-7744 and leave a message. This is a dedicated line designed exclusively to assist job seekers with disabilities to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.