Senior Staff Accountant

Jobot; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO: 2 weeks

Medical and Dental Health Insurance

401k match

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot in Irvine, CA seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to manage general ledger and financial reporting, support month-end close, and handle journal entries and reconciliations. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and timely financials while supporting audits and internal controls.

The role requires 4–7 years of accounting experience, solid GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel/ERP skills. On-site position with opportunities for growth and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 4-7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting principles.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close, journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and financial data analysis.
• Experience with an ERP or accounting system; manufacturing ERP experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Financial Reporting
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including monthly accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and depreciation.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes.
• Prepare and analyze income statements, balance sheets, and supporting financial schedules.
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies, unusual transactions, and variances.
• Ensure financial reporting is completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Prepare monthly bank, balance sheet, intercompany, and other account reconciliations as applicable.
• Research discrepancies and implement corrective actions to maintain accurate account balances.
• Maintain organized documentation and supporting schedules for audit and compliance purposes.
• Assist in developing and maintaining effective accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support external auditors and provide requested financial documentation during audits.
• Provide oversight and accounting support for accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.
• Review expense classifications, vendor transactions, customer payments, and related general ledger postings.
• Assist with cash reconciliations, cash flow reporting, and working capital analysis.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing, payment, and transaction discrepancies.
• Partner with operations and other departments to ensure accurate financial transaction recording.
• Assist with inventory accounting, fixed asset tracking, and cost analysis, as applicable to the business.
• Analyze expenses, identify trends, and investigate budget-to-actual variances.
• Support improvements to accounting workflows, reporting processes, and financial systems.
• Assist management with special projects, financial analysis, and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Senior Staff Accountant

$75000 - $90000 per year | Irvine, CA | On-site | Permanent

Leading Manufacturer

Leading Manufacturer in Irvine, CA

Why join us?

• 2 weeks PTO
• Medical and Dental Health Insurance
• 401k match
• Ongoing Growth opportunities

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Financial Reporting
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including monthly accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and depreciation.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes.
• Prepare and analyze income statements, balance sheets, and supporting financial schedules.
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies, unusual transactions, and variances.
• Ensure financial reporting is completed accurately and within established deadlines.

Account Reconciliations & Internal Controls

• Prepare monthly bank, balance sheet, intercompany, and other account reconciliations as applicable.
• Research discrepancies and implement corrective actions to maintain accurate account balances.
• Maintain organized documentation and supporting schedules for audit and compliance purposes.
• Assist in developing and maintaining effective accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support external auditors and provide requested financial documentation during audits.

Accounts Payable, Receivable & Cash Management

• Provide oversight and accounting support for accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.
• Review expense classifications, vendor transactions, customer payments, and related general ledger postings.
• Assist with cash reconciliations, cash flow reporting, and working capital analysis.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing, payment, and transaction discrepancies.

Operational & Cost Accounting Support

• Partner with operations and other departments to ensure accurate financial transaction recording.
• Assist with inventory accounting, fixed asset tracking, and cost analysis, as applicable to the business.
• Analyze expenses, identify trends, and investigate budget-to-actual variances.
• Support improvements to accounting workflows, reporting processes, and financial systems.
• Assist management with special projects, financial analysis, and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 4-7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting principles.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close, journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and financial data analysis.
• Experience with an ERP or accounting system; manufacturing ERP experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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