Senior Accountant

T E C Industrial Inc; Solana Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Job summary

T E C Industrial Inc in Solana Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage multi-entity financials, month-end close, and rigorous reporting. This exempt, full-time role requires a 4-year degree and solid GAAP experience.

The successful candidate will prepare management reports, analyze variances, oversee cash, A/R and A/P, handle tax filings for entities, and coordinate with AR/AP teams while upholding company policies and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 2-5 years’ experience in accounting or finance.
• 2+ years public accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and analytical abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office and accounting software.
• Experience in a multi-entity environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting functions including revenue, cost of goods sold, cash, A/R and A/P and bad debt allowance monthly; back-up month-end duties as needed.
• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly management reports with variance analyses and narratives.
• Test and approve system reports for management and GL reconciliations.
• Month-end workbook reconciliations and P&L analysis for entities.
• Handle sales tax filings for assigned entities.
• Serve as contact for general manager and operations personnel; provide timely responses.
• Collaborate with AR and AP teams and coordinate bank reconciliations.
• Document policies, procedures, and workflows; maintain project logs.
• Contribute to special projects and ensure compliance with internal controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitask ability

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Accounting software

Job description

• Base Pay $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 / Year
• Other Compensation Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
• Job Category Default
• Employee Type Full-Time Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform accounting functions as assigned including, revenue, cost of goods sold, cash, cash applied to A/R and A/P, and bad debt allowance on a monthly basis. Back-up month-end duties assigned to other Senior Accountants.
• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly management reports and accompanying schedules, worksheets and narratives, including “Budget vs. Actual” variance reports. Provide follow-up and documentation of significant variances.
• Test and receive final approval for system reports required for management, financial reporting and general ledger reconciliations.
• Responsible for month end workbook reconciliations for assigned entities and P&L analysis for assigned entities.
• Responsible for sales tax filings for assigned entities.
• Serve as contact person for general manager and operation personal working for assigned entities and demonstrate a working knowledge of the business of each entity and provide timely and accurate responses to finance and accounting related questions.
• Serve as a integrated teammate with the AR and AP team members working on assigned entities.
• Coordinate and resolve various issues with bank such as cleared check differences, bank fee anomalies, targeted balance calculations and enhancements to online services.
• Conform with and abide by all regulatory guidance and internal policies & procedures.
• Document policies, procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Maintain project log for Senior Accountant position.
• Contribute to department and organization special projects as assigned.

• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.
• Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Bachelor's degree of accounting or finance
• 2-5 years’ experience in the related area
• 2 or more years of public accounting experience

• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong analytical and accounting skills.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook or similar programs.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of major accounting software packages for both general ledger and statutory accounting.
• Experience in a multi-entity environment.
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with high level of difficulty.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Summary

Summary/Objective

While working in a multi-entity environment, assist with financial statement preparation, weekly management reporting, inventory & cost of goods sold analysis, month-end close, bank reconciling items, etc. Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for monthly general ledger close. Assist in the preparation and distribution of monthly financial statements. Ensure that all deliverables comply with regulatory guidance and professional standards. Provide assistance to manager with external audits. Assist with accounting related and general ledger projects. Assist with special projects assigned by management.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.