Senior Accountant

Motion Recruitment; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health and wellness is seeking a Senior Accountant for a dynamic onsite role in Irvine, California. This exciting opportunity involves ensuring accurate financial reporting, participating in the month-end close process, and managing account reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, proficiency with essential tools like Microsoft Office and SAP, and a commitment to GAAP compliance. Join a collaborative team where your expertise will contribute to maintaining high financial standards and supporting audit processes. If you're ready to take the next step in your accounting career, this contract position offers a fantastic chance to shine.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of related experience in accounting or finance.
• Proficiency in financial reporting and account reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate financial reporting through month-end close.
• Participate in account reconciliations and journal entries.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Account Reconciliation

GAAP Compliance

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

G-Suite

SAP

Job description

Our client, a global provider of health and wellness products, is looking to hire a Senior Accountant to join their team in Irvine, California. This is an onsite 9-month contract position.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting through the month-end close and account reconciliation process.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that appropriate internal controls are in place
• Participate in monthly close process for multiple entities, including journal entries and account reconciliations for various assigned complex accounts
• Reconciling sub-ledger to general ledger account balances and preparing adjusting journal entries, including inventory
• Preparing various journal entries related to accrued liabilities including freight and non-inventory accruals
• Reconciling prepaid expenses and recording adjusting entries as needed
• Preparing monthly variance analysis
• Preparing account reconciliations
• Providing support for audit requests
• Assisting department staff as needed to meet strict deadlines
• Researching accounting issues for compliance with GAAP

Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; G-Suite, SAP
• Generally requires a minimum of four (4) to five (5) years of related experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred, or a combination of education or equivalent work experience. CPA and/or MBA preferred.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Retail Health and Personal Care Products and Wellness and Fitness Services