Senior Accountant Analyst

Senior Accountant Analyst

Irvine, CA

5+ month contract

Job ID 2023-9291

Solugenix is assisting a client, a prestigious and large investment management company in their search for a Senior Accountant Analyst. This is a 5+ month contract opportunity based out of Irvine, CA.

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.
• Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Excel, and experience with an enterprise accounting system (such as SAP).
• 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.

Responsibilities:

• Performs general and specific accounting procedures of varying degrees of complexity.
• Processes transactions.
• Reconciles accounts and source data, or sub-ledger detail.
• Calculates company expenses and fees.
• Gathers and logically organizes financial data.
• Reviews accounting transactions, GL accounts, and reconciliations in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• 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.
• 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.

Required 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.
• General knowledge of mutual funds or experience in the investment management industry is preferred.

Pay Range for CA, CO, IL, NJ, NY, WA: $72.42/hour to $72.42/hour. Starting rate of pay offered may vary depending on factors including but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training and/or experience.

About the Client:

Our client is an American financial services company. It ranks among the world’s oldest and largest investment management organizations. They have offices globally.

About Solugenix

Solugenix is an information technology services company known for its deep experience and knowledge in providing comprehensive technology services, solutions, and talent support for companies around the world.  The company offers a variety of cutting edge and talent support solutions to promote growth and cutting-edge advancement to our esteemed clients and candidates.  We provide these talent support solutions on a contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire basis. We also have additional resources from our staffing partners to ensure the right match and expertise for the best result.

For over 50 years, global and local brands have trusted Solugenix as an added resource and partner in taking steps to ensure their immediate and future success.  In addition to generating ground-breaking, industry-defining solutions, Solugenix has been delivering the talent and support needed to make it happen.  We are dedicated to partnering with clients and candidates whose core values also foster a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity.