Staff Accountant Ii - Brea, Ca

Agencies are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Wurth Louis and Company employees directly in an attempt to present candidates.

SUMMARY:

Perform and apply GAAP and IFRS accounting methods, principles and practices to financial reporting, and provide overall support to Controller/CFO in carrying out Finance/Accounting department responsibilities related to overall company operations. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare annual and quarterly budgets, forecasts, analyses and reports, including profits/losses.
• Prepare Internal and external reports and analyses on assets, liabilities, and expenses.
• Prepare month end reporting, journal entries and analysis of fixed costs and balance sheet accounts for multiple locations.
• Create and file sales and other tax documents, and implement processes to ensure financial integrity.
• Prepare financial and management reports.
• Knowledge of systems or modifications of existing systems to provide better financial control.
• Coordinate with outside auditors.
• Assist with operational audits.
• Assist with ensuring Internal Controls.
• Account reconciliation and analysis.
• Travel and Expense report processing.
• Handle special projects and support other areas as assigned.
• Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording of credit card(s) activities, including Treasury functions.
• Maintaining, tracking, and monitoring of Fixed Assets.
• Handle Bank reconciliations and account analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability
• Applied Learning
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Energy
• Follow-Up
• Initiating Action
• Managing Work
• Planning and Organizing
• Stress Tolerance

QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA or Certifiable candidate from a local or national CPA firm.
• A minimum of 4 plus years of related accounting experience.
• Highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data.
• Requires a strong knowledge and ability to work with PC-based computerized accounting systems and high proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel software.
• SAP experience preferred
• Requires excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills necessary for working with employees in different department areas.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution.

BS degree in Accounting/Finance preferred.

Salary Range:

$60,000 to $80,000 annual DOE

Physical Requirements:

This work requires the following physical activities:  climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 10 lbs. of material, finger dexterity for activities such as data entry and calculator use, grasping, repetitive motions, speaking, hearing, visual acuity, and mobility between locations.  Use of both hands is required.

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.

Wurth Louis and Company (WLAC) is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all employment practices within our organization and is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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