Senior Staff Accountant

One World Ventures Inc; Solana Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

One World Ventures Inc in Solana Beach, CA, seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to support multi-entity financial reporting, monthly close, and variance analysis. You will prepare journal entries, reconcile the general ledger, and assist with month-end close and management reporting.

The role requires GAAP knowledge, 2–5 years in accounting, and strong analytical and communication skills. Collaboration with AR/AP teams and external auditors is essential for timely, accurate financials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 2–5 years’ experience in accounting or finance.
• 2+ years public accounting experience preferred.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP.
• Strong analytical and accounting skills.
• Experience in a multi-entity environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly accounting functions including revenue, cost of goods sold, cash, A/R and A/P adjustments.
• Prepare and distribute weekly/monthly management reports and variance analyses.
• Finalize system reports for management, financial reporting and G/L reconciliations.
• Handle month-end workbook reconciliations for assigned entities and P&L analysis.
• Assist with external audits and accounting projects.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Verbal & written comms

Teamwork & independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Accounting software suites

Job description

While working in a multi-entity environment, assist with financial statement preparation, weekly management reporting, inventory & cost of goods sold analysis, month-end close, bank reconciling items, etc.Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for monthly general ledger close.Assist in the preparation and distribution of monthly financial statements.Ensure that all deliverables comply with regulatory guidance and professional standards. Provide assistance to manager with external audits.Assist with accounting related and general ledger projects.Assist with special projects assigned by management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform accounting functions as assigned including, revenue, cost of goods sold, cash, cash applied to A/R and A/P, and bad debt allowance on a monthly basis.Back-up month-end duties assigned to other Senior Accountants.
• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly management reports and accompanying schedules, worksheets and narratives, including “Budget vs. Actual” variance reports.Provide follow-up and documentation of significant variances.
• Test and receive final approval for system reports required for management, financial reporting and general ledger reconciliations.
• Responsible for month end workbook reconciliations for assigned entities and P&L analysis for assigned entities.
• Responsible for sales tax filings for assigned entities.
• Serve as contact person for general manager and operation personal working for assigned entities and demonstrate a working knowledge of the business of each entity and provide timely and accurate responses to finance and accounting related questions.
• Serve as a integrated teammate with the AR and AP team members working on assigned entities.
• Coordinate and resolve various issues with bank such as cleared check differences, bank fee anomalies, targeted balance calculations and enhancements to online services.
• Conform with and abide by all regulatory guidance and internal policies & procedures.
• Document policies, procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Maintain project log for Senior Accountant position.
• Contribute to department and organization special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Bachelor's degree of accounting or finance
• 2-5 years’ experience in the related area or
• 2 or more years of public accounting experience
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong analytical and accounting skills.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook or similar programs.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of major accounting software packages for both general ledger and statutory accounting.
• Experience in a multi-entity environment.
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with high level of difficulty.

Salary Range $90k-110k/annually

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.