Senior Accountant

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:

• Valencia, CA 91355: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person