Senior Accounting Financial Analyst.

Wazeer Khan LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wazeer Khan LLC in San Jose, CA, seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to lead month-end close, financial reporting, consolidation, and internal controls under US GAAP. The role partners with the CFO and Corporate Controllership to provide accurate analyses, budgeting support, and variance explanations.

You will supervise and mentor accounting staff, coordinate audits, and drive process improvements, with an emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality, and timely delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in accounting or finance.
• CPA candidate or CPA preferred; may consider active CPA.

Responsibilities

• Lead Month-End/Quarter-End close, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial information for reporting.
• Own intercompany accounting, consolidations, and related variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and tax regulations.
• Coordinate with auditors and support audit processes.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and expense variance analysis.
• Mentor and supervise accounting staff.

Skills

Advanced Excel

US GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Initiative

Auditing coordination

Education

Accounting degree

CPA certification

Job description

Responsibilities include:
Month-End/Quarter-End Close: Lead the closing processes, preparing financial analyses, journal entries and account reconciliations to support accounting and financial reporting.
Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial information. Prepare and present financial analyses, results explanations and fluctuation variance review discussion materials for the CFO and Corporate Controllership.
Intercompany and Consolidation Accounting: Own intercompany accounting, including allocations, eliminations, cost-plus, reconciliations, settlements, and variance analysis. Support month-end close activities related to consolidation, including journal entries and balance sheet reviews. Maintain and enhance consolidation models, workpapers, and reporting templates.
Compliance & Internal Controls: Ensure compliance with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and local, state, and federal tax regulations. Lead system upgrades and implementation projects to design and configure applications to optimize accounting automation activities.
Audit Coordination: Act as the primary liaison with internal and external auditors to provide necessary documentation and clear results accordingly.
Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in preparing annual budgets, monitoring expenses, and conducting variance analysis.
Mentorship: Supervise, train, and mentor accounting staff

Work Requirements

• Accounting degree
• 3+ years in Public Accounting
• CPA a plus
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
• Strong attention to detail with high degree of accuracy.
• Impeccable communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• A proactive and positive can-do attitude - ready to learn, grow and thrive in a fast-paced environment!
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize workload effectively and independently
• Demonstrated competencies in taking initiative, working independently or as part of a team and meeting tight deadlines
• Able to manage sensitive and confidential data, information and situations with tact and professionalism
• Positive proactiveness towards continuing professional development and learning by assuming progressive responsibility to gain exposure to different areas of the financial statements.