Carlsbad, California
Senior Staff Accountant Job Opening in Carlsbad, California - POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Staff Accountant position will provide the ideal candidate with exposure to several areas of GL Accounting. The position will work closely with and report to the Accounting Manager. The position will have responsibility for various account reconciliations and procedures related to the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing and reporting procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Record financial transactions via journal entries.
Responsible for all accrual JE?s and related account reconciliations except for ones related to Payroll and/or Cost Accounting. Including, but not limited to the following?..
Rebate Accrual
Royalty Accrual
Freight Accrual
AP Accrual
Workers Comp Accrual
Product Liability Accrual
Accrued Rent
Legal Accrual
Sales & Property Tax Accrual
GRNI Accrual
American Express Accrual
PCard Accrual
Prepare monthly account reconciliations in support of the financial statements.
Perform variance and trend analyses on GL accounts and financial statements.
Assist in periodic financial reviews and financial audits.
Perform special financial analysis projects as required by management.
Assist with the performance of internal management testing of ICFR.
Perform other duties as directed by the Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Apply good judgment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & OTHER ABILITIES:
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Demonstrate time management skills
Using logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problems
Ability to work independently, handling multiple tasks and changing priorities while meeting non-negotiable deadlines
Ability to develop strong working relationships with co-workers and others
Ability to research and problem solve
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
5+ years of hands on experience in a corporate accounting department or equivalent experience
Public accounting experience is a plus
Strong analytical and technical accounting skills
Excellent verbal, written communication and organizational skills
Deadline-driven and self-motivated
Strong computer skills and intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Moderate noise level and comfortable temperature, reflective of a corporate office environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Corporate Accounting: 5 years
Public Accounting: 2 years
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