El Segundo, California
Sr. Accountant (GAAP/SEC) Job Opening in El Segundo, California - Cetera looking for Sr. Accountant (GAAP/SEC) candidates who have 3-4 years of accounting experience in a "Big 4" accounting firm. Experience addressing technical U.S GAAP related issues [e.g., business combination, lease accounting, share-based payments, revenue recognition, consolidation] and with some SEC reporting experience.
What you will do:
This position works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires technical accounting knowledge and experience in specialized areas of accounting literature.
Experience working on technical accounting issues related to Business Combination, Share-Based payment, Restructuring, Revenue recognition, Consolidation accounting, Leases, Fixed Assets, Accounting for Software Development
Experience with requirements for and preparing SEC filings [10Q, 8K, SX Rules e.g.,305]
Assist with the preparation of internal reporting needs
Assist with the evaluation of the impact of ASUs and/or SEC requirements, and assist the Decentralized Accounting Units/Departments with the implementation of new accounting standards
Assist with the coordination of internal training on select U.S GAAP and SEC topics
Reviews and approves transactions, collect and evaluate data, conducts analysis, and prepares reports and recommendations for upper management.
Assists in communications regarding complex accounting information to a wide variety of partners and internal groups.
Prepare monthly analytics required by external auditors that summarizes and analyzes financial results to ensure reasonableness in relation to historical results, market trends and budget expectations.
Perform ad hoc research and analysis on various areas of accounting issues in support of special projects or requests from business areas.
Interacts with management and senior customer personnel on matters requiring coordination across organizational lines.
What you need to have:
BA/BS degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
CPA, and Master?s or MBA preferred.
Experience dealing with technical accounting matters.
Project management experience.
Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues. Competent knowledge of FASB requirements, accounting principles, tax reporting, and practices. Strong knowledge of finance and accounting principles with a robust understanding of internal control principles.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products; advanced MS Access and Excel skills. Attention to detail, strong written and oral communication skills, strict confidentiality.
Strong organizational, project management, analytical, and documentation.
Verbal and written communication, analytical, interpersonal skills
What we give you in return:
Our competitive Health program offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports healthy lifestyles, preventative care and helps to protect against hardship. Our retirement plan offers our employees the opportunity to plan ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years.
About Cetera Financial Group
Cetera Financial Group® ("Cetera") is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice to individuals, families and company retirement plans across the country through trusted financial advisors and financial institutions. Cetera is the second-largest independent financial advisor network in the nation by number of advisors, as well as a leading provider of retail services to the investment programs of banks and credit unions.
Through its multiple distinct firms, Cetera offers independent and institutions-based advisors the benefits of a large, established broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, while serving advisors and institutions in a way that is customized to their needs and aspirations. Advisor support resources offered through Cetera include award-winning wealth management and advisory platforms, comprehensive broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services, practice management support and innovative technology.
"Cetera Financial Group" refers to the network of retail independent broker-dealers encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors, Cetera Advisor Networks, Cetera Financial Institutions, Cetera Financial Specialists, First Allied Securities, Girard Securities, and Summit Brokerage Services.
Cetera Financial Group is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. For us, this is the only acceptable way to do business. Accordingly, all employment decisions at the Cetera Financial Group, including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, and placement, will be made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, religion, religious dress and/or grooming, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, U.S. military status, political affiliation, or any other class protected by state and/or federal law.
Agencies please note : this recruitment assignment is being managed directly by Cetera?s Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we require additional talent options. Your respect for this process is appreciated.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
accounting: 5 years
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