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Senior Accountant
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to join our accounting team. This role will help with key accounting functions including external audit support, monthly close, cost analysis, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in manufacturing accounting, a deep understanding of GAAP, and a passion for driving process improvements and efficiencies.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Manage external audit activities, coordinating with auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth audit process
- Conduct detailed cost analysis and collaborate with operations to ensure accurate product costing
- Perform account reconciliations, including bank statements, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
- Ensure financial statements are prepared in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), with timely and accurate variance analyses provided to management
- Identify and implement financial procedures and best practices to increase operational efficiency and effectiveness
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls and compliance across all accounting processes
- Collaborate cross-functionally with departments including Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to support business initiatives and improvements
- Participate in special projects, ERP system enhancements, automation initiatives, and reporting improvements
- Provide support to corporate and subsidiary accounting teams on a variety of financial activities
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
- Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including monthly close, financial statement preparation, and external audit management.
- Experience with financial audits, including preparation of audit schedules and assisting with the audit process
- Solid understanding of manufacturing accounting, including inventory valuation and cost accounting principles
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including advanced functions and data manipulation)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience using QuickBooks Online
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) or similar ERP systems is a plus
- Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Must be available to work on-site in Irvine, CA, Monday through Friday