A Senior Staff Accountant with responsibilities for general ledger, financial reporting, payables and receivables.
Job Description: Senior Staff Accountant (Payables and Receivables)
1. Accounts Payable Responsibilities:
- Process entry of invoices for goods and services.
- Ensure accuracy of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documents.
- Review and create payments to vendors, suppliers, and service providers.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
2. Accounts Receivable Responsibilities:
- Lead the generation and issuance of customer invoices.
- Monitor and analyze customer payments, following up on overdue accounts.
- Oversee the reconciliation of customer accounts and resolution of billing discrepancies.
- Coordinate with sales and customer service teams to address complex customer inquiries.
- Prepare and process deposits and handle cash receipts.
3. General Ledger and Journal Entries:
· Oversee the maintenance and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
· Record and classify complex financial transactions accurately.
· Reconcile and enter payroll entries.
- Conduct regular reconciliations of payable and receivable accounts.
4. Financial Reporting/Analysis:
· Prepare and analyze complex financial statements in accordance with GAAP or IFRS.
· Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial reports and statements.
· Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis. Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
· Identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
5. Cash Flow Management:
- Reconcile bank statements and resolve any discrepancies.
- Report daily cash statements for consolidation to parent company.
- Forecast cash needs based on payment terms, collections history, and business trends.
6. Compliance and Documentation:
- Ensure strict adherence to company policies, accounting principles, and compliance regulations.
- Oversee the maintenance of accurate and organized documentation for all payable and receivable transactions.
7. Relationship Management:
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with key vendors and customers.
- Collaborate with internal teams to address complex issues and implement process improvements.
8. System and Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvement in financial systems.
- Implement changes to streamline and optimize accounting processes.
- Create process documentation.
9. Cost Accounting:
- Analyze and report on intricate costs associated with production or services.
- Collaborate with operations teams to control and optimize costs.
6. Reporting:
- Create ad-hoc reporting needed for sales, commissions, etc.
- Participate in special projects such as system implementations, physical inventory counts, forecasting, and budgeting.
- Provide advanced financial expertise and support to cross-functional teams.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Several years of progressive experience in accounting, accounts payable and receivable roles.
- Advanced proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
Skills:
- Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Strong leadership and supervisory abilities.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance regulations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $77,949.67 - $93,874.88 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 3 years
- 5 years
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Ontario, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person