Senior Accountant - GAAP & Month-End Close Expert

MGM Transformer Company; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MGM Transformer Company in Vernon, CA is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage advanced accounting tasks and support month-end closes. You will prepare journal entries, reconcile ledgers, and deliver accurate financial statements to Finance leadership.

The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, 3–5 years of experience (public accounting and publicly traded exposure is a plus), and proficiency with Excel and Syteline. On-site collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience.
• Publicly traded company work experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with financial reporting and month-end close.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (Syteline preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Lead components of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Manage and reconcile accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, leases, and inventory-related entries.
• Prepare balance sheet schedules and research variances or discrepancies.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by providing accurate financial data and insights.
• Assist with accounting for payroll, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and prepare required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with state and local sales/use tax filings and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Assist with cost accounting functions where applicable (inventory, standard costing, variance analysis).
• Support cross-functional teams with financial analysis and reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem-solving

Communication & collaboration

Confidentiality & professionalism

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Accountability

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Syteline

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

MGM Transformer Company in Vernon, CA is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage advanced accounting tasks and support month-end closes. You will prepare journal entries, reconcile ledgers, and deliver accurate financial statements to Finance leadership.

The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, 3–5 years of experience (public accounting and publicly traded exposure is a plus), and proficiency with Excel and Syteline. On-site collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.