Senior Accountant: Close, Consolidations & Forecasting

Cesna Recruitment; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cesna Recruitment is seeking a Sr. Accountant to join the accounting team in California. The role involves applying accounting principles to prepare financial reports, manage month-end and year-end closings, and support tax returns.

The candidate will work with accounts payable/receivable, general ledger entries, budgeting, forecasting, and bank reconciliations. Essential duties include reconciliations, posting to the general ledger, bank recs, fixed asset maintenance, variance analyses, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance.
• Minimum of three years of general accounting experience.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close.
• Exposure to IFRS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and consolidated reports.
• Perform month-end close and variance analyses.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and bank statements.
• Support tax return processes.
• Assist audits and external reporting.

Skills

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

IFRS exposure

Excel advanced

Detail oriented

Time management

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Our Company is currently experiencing rapid growth and we are seeking an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our accounting team. The Sr. Accountant will apply accounting principles to prepare financial reports, compile financial statement, and ensure financial compliance. The Sr. Accountant will also maintain and execute a variety of financial procedures, including month-end and year-end closings, accounts payable, accounts receivable, support tax returns, general ledger entries, budgeting, forecasting, and bank reconciliations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• -Perform reconciliations and consolidations of financial Statement
• - Ensure the accurate recording and posting of financial transactions in the general ledger.
• - Reconcile bank, cash, and credit card transactions on a daily basis.
• - Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
• - Prepare and post adjusting journal entries for properties and consolidation.
• - Review and process employee expense reports for accuracy.
• - Perform the monthly and year-end financial close processes, including Ensuring all incurred costs are
• properly recorded, preparing account balance reconciliations, Preparing and analyzing financial
• statements.
• - Develop and implement accounting procedures by evaluating current processes and recommending
• improvements.
• - Prepare variance analyses of financial statements against the budget.
• - Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audits and compliance.
• - Assist in compiling information for the preparation of tax returns.
• - Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• - Provide accounting and reporting support for capital projects.
• - Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned.
• - Exposure to IFRS is preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The responsibilities listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of general accounting experience.

Skills/Competencies:

• ? Experienced with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• ? Attention to detail and problem solving skills
• ? Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• ? Relates well to others and builds trust.
• ? Responsibilities extend beyond accounting system maintenance to the solution of complex managerial
• problems
• ? “Can-do” attitude with ability to think critically and take initiative to make sure it happens.
• ? Shows Drive and Initiative: Pursues high standards and maintains a high level of productivity. Focuses
• on meaningful results and achieves them. Puts in extra effort to accomplish critical goals and looks for
• new ways to improve.
• ? To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Work is generally performed in an office environment.

Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to

conduct normal amount of work at a computer.