Accountant-Senior

Griswold Industries dba Cla-Val; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Griswold Industries dba Cla-Val is seeking an experienced Accountant to support accounting management and staff in month-end close, financial statement preparation, audits, and various projects for global operations.

The role emphasizes multi-currency intercompany transactions, fixed assets, tax reporting, and ERP data entry with strong Excel and ERP skills. Collaboration with internal teams is essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting or equivalent with GAAP knowledge.
• At least 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements and reconciliations.
• Handle multi-currency intercompany AR/AP and GL to subsidiary ledgers.
• Support month-end close and fixed assets tasks as needed.
• Assist with tax reporting, audits, and ad-hoc projects.
• Maintain documentation of policies, procedures, and workflows.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Independent / team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

FRx

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary:

Accountant with strong analytical abilities to assist accounting management and staff with month-end, financial statement preparation, audits, and various projects in support of global operations.

Reports to:

Assistant Controller

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounting:

• Assist in preparation of accurate and timely monthly financial statements and conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations.
• Perform accounting functions, as assigned, such as multi-currency intercompany AR/AP transactions and monthly GL to subsidiary ledger reconciliations with foreign subsidiaries.
• Assist with month-end close process. May assist or be responsible for Fixed Assets.
• May assist or be responsible for Multi-State Sales and Use Tax and Related Reporting.
• May assist or be responsible for vendor and or customer portal management.
• May assist or be responsible for Certificates of Insurance management. Provide solutions to accounting problems. Documents policies, procedures, and workflows for assigned areas of responsibility. Contributes to department and organization special projects, as assigned.
• Performs budgeting and cost accounting duties, as assigned.
• Performs data entry to, and research within, ERP. Sales and use tax regulation research, reporting, and compliance. Property tax regulations research and reporting.
• Assist and/or lead new system implementations as directed.
• Prepares cash flow forecasts, as required.
• Create foreign exchange transactions for manager approval and liaise with FRx provider(s).
• Assists in preparing information reports to meet ad-hoc management requests as well as other regulatory agency or survey information requests as required.
• Assist with annual external audits, as well as all other audits as assigned.
• Administration of employee expense report system.
• Assist junior staff as needed.
• Work month-end/year-end weekends as required.
• Collections administration and activities as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Regular punctuality, attendance, and absence reporting in conformance with company policies is essential to the successful performance of this position; and fully comply with company rules, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure safe and effective operations.

Other general and administrative duties as related and assigned

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Any combination equivalent of, but not limited to, the following:

Experience/Training/Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or equivalent, from an accredited university.
• 5+ progressively responsible years of experience in accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of general accounting principles, standards and concepts.
• Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with others, including staff and departmental representatives.
• Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills required.
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required.
• Advanced experience & skills with, and superior knowledge of, Microsoft Excel required.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge/skills with Microsoft Word and Outlook, and FRx or similar programs required.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems.
• Must be client-service orientated with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, stress, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently or as a team member

Physical Requirements:

• Most work tasks are performed indoors where temperature is moderate and controlled by office environment systems.
• Ability to work (sit and/or stand) at a desk for the majority of the workday; walking and/or standing may be required for the remainder of the work day. Length of time performing these physical requirements may vary from day to day and task to task.
• Requires grasping, writing, sitting, standing, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity.
• Ability to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, filing cabinets, photocopiers and other office equipment as applicable;
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 15 lbs.; and
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job, as defined;

1. • Reasonable accommodation provided upon request.

Special Requirements:

None.