Senior Accountant - GAAP Close & Fixed Assets Pro

Unitek Learning; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401K with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Unitek Learning is seeking a Senior Accountant to own the General Ledger across multiple entities in Irvine, CA. You will lead the monthly close, prepare journal entries, and perform balance sheet reconciliations with a focus on accuracy and internal controls.

Responsibilities include lease accounting, fixed assets, and inventory reconciliations, plus cross-functional collaboration with AP, Operations, Legal, and campus leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or general ledger accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, accrual accounting, reconciliations, and financial close processes.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting environments preferred.
• Experience with lease accounting, fixed assets, inventory reconciliations, and audit support preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics GP, NetSuite, Coupa, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookup functions, reconciliations, and data analysis.
• CPA or CPA-track preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process by preparing and reviewing assigned accounting activities accurately and in time.
• Prepare, post, and review recurring and non-recurring journal entries in accordance with US GAAP and company policies.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, research reconciling items, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Analyze general ledger activity and financial results to identify variances, unusual trends, and posting inaccuracies.
• Assist the Accounting Manager - General Ledger with close coordination, task tracking, follow-up on open items, and enforcement of close deadlines across assigned accounting areas.
• Support lease accounting activities, including maintenance of lease schedules, journal entries, reconciliations, and validation of accounting treatment.
• Manage fixed asset accounting processes, including additions, disposals, depreciation, reconciliations, and maintenance of supporting schedules.
• Support and review inventory reconciliation activities, including variance analysis and resolution of discrepancies between physical counts and financial records.
• Assist with accounting-related compliance activities, including business licenses, use tax, property tax filings, audit requests, and other required reporting.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners including Accounts Payable, Operations, Legal, and campus leadership to resolve accounting issues and obtain required financial information.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, responding to information requests, and maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of accounting operations, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Support accounting system implementations, process documentation, policy updates, and other special projects as assigned.

Job description

Company Description

As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.

Company Description

As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.

Job Description

The Senior Accountant – General Ledger supports the integrity and accuracy of the company’s financial reporting processes through ownership of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, fixed assets, lease accounting, and close activities across a multi-entity environment. This role partners closely with the Accounting Manager – General Ledger to support timely financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and drive continuous process improvement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process by preparing and reviewing assigned accounting activities accurately and in time.
• Prepare, post, and review recurring and non-recurring journal entries in accordance with US GAAP and company policies.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, research reconciling items, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Analyze general ledger activity and financial results to identify variances, unusual trends, and posting inaccuracies.
• Assist the Accounting Manager – General Ledger with close coordination, task tracking, follow-up on open items, and enforcement of close deadlines across assigned accounting areas.
• Support lease accounting activities, including maintenance of lease schedules, journal entries, reconciliations, and validation of accounting treatment.
• Manage fixed asset accounting processes, including additions, disposals, depreciation, reconciliations, and maintenance of supporting schedules.
• Support and review inventory reconciliation activities, including variance analysis and resolution of discrepancies between physical counts and financial records.
• Assist with accounting-related compliance activities, including business licenses, use tax, property tax filings, audit requests, and other required reporting.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners including Accounts Payable, Operations, Legal, and campus leadership to resolve accounting issues and obtain required financial information.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, responding to information requests, and maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of accounting operations, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Support accounting system implementations, process documentation, policy updates, and other special projects as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or general ledger accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, accrual accounting, reconciliations, and financial close processes.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting environments preferred.
• Experience with lease accounting, fixed assets, inventory reconciliations, and audit support preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics GP, NetSuite, Coupa, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookup functions, reconciliations, and data analysis.
• CPA or CPA-track preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
  
  

Additional Information

We Offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
• 10 paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
• 401K with a Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
• Leadership development and training for career advancement
• Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program