Senior Accountant

Total-Vision-5; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Total-Vision-5 in Mission Viejo, California, seeks an experienced senior accountant to manage general ledger posting, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting. The role involves partnering with auditors and internal teams to ensure accurate financial statements and strong internal controls.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s in accounting or related field, 4+ years of accounting experience including leadership or training, solid GAAP knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of accounting experience, including lead or training roles.
• Experience with GAAP and auditing principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with spreadsheet applications (Excel).

Responsibilities

• Post, balance, and reconcile the general ledger for all balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare financial statements, work papers, and reports for internal accounting and auditing.
• Analyze fluctuations vs prior year/month and budgeted amounts; support variance analysis.
• Assist auditors and business partners with budgeting, coding, and document preparation.
• Review work of staff accountants and accounts payable to ensure accuracy.
• Participate in training staff and improving accounting processes.

Skills

GAAP

Leadership

Communication

Detail-oriented

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

General SummaryPerform complex professional accounting work in the recording and reporting of financial transactions. Prepares financial statements, performs analyses, implements controls, documents processes and works with internal and external audit groups.Essential FunctionsEnsures the timely and accurate posting, balancing, and reconciliation of the general ledger for each balance sheet account.Prepares work papers, financial statements, and various reports for internal accounting and auditing.Researches and analyzes fluctuations between current financial results compared to prior year, prior month, and budgeted amounts.Works with independent auditors and internal auditors to ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements.Assist business partners with budget activity, proper expenditure coding, document preparation, and other accounting-related activities.Reviews the work completed by the staff accountants and accounts payable specialist to ensure accurate financial transactions.Assists in the training of technical and clerical personnel.Job SpecificationTypically has the following skills or abilities:Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent experience4+ years of accounting related experience, including working in a lead and/or training capacity4+ years of experience using accounting and auditing principles and practices, including GAAPExcellent verbal and written communication skillsProficient in spreadsheet applicationsClean credit history as reported by credit reportWorking knowledge of internal control and audit documentation requirements, including support for internal and external audit requests, walkthroughs, and compliance reviews.Experience assisting with the preparation, maintenance, and revision of accounting process narratives, standard operating procedures, and policy memorandums in response to process or system changes.Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment the in performance of his/her job duties5 days of onsite working environment, with occasional overtime required during the month-end close to meet the 7-day close deadlineWorking ConditionsThe working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust etc.The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal civil rights laws.