Senior Accountant

Jerry Leigh of California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jerry Leigh of California is seeking a Senior Accountant to maintain the integrity of financial records, drive month-end close, and support AP/AR, cost accounting, and inventory control.

You will ensure GAAP compliance, prepare schedules for audits, collaborate with operations and finance teams, and provide insights to leadership. The role requires strong Excel skills and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 5-8 years of accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP and financial reporting knowledge.
• Coordinated and supported AP/AR transactions.
• Experience with cost accounting and inventory accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Analyze financial results and explain variances to management.
• Prepare supporting schedules for external audits and tax reporting.
• Collaborate with production, purchasing, billing, and customer support teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Support AP/AR functions and participate in special projects.

Skills

Analytical

Multitasking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the Company's financial records, supporting month-end close activities, AP/AR, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and providing financial insights to business leaders.

Job Responsibilities - Other duties may be assigned

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Analyze financial results and explain variances to management.
• Prepare supporting schedules for external audits and tax reporting.

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

• Reconcile inventory subledgers to the general ledger.
• Partner with operations to improve inventory accuracy and manufacturing efficiencies.
• Assist with inventory counts and cycle count programs.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen financial processes and improve efficiency.
• Support annual financial statement audits and coordinate requests from external auditors.
• Assist with sales and use tax, property tax, and other regulatory reporting as needed.

Operational Support

• Collaborate with production, purchasing, billing, and customer support teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Support AP/AR functions
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 5-8 years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Coordinated and supported AP and AR transactions.
• Experience with cost accounting and inventory accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.