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Senior Accountant, US Controllership
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$82,056 / year median in California
-25% projected decline
Job Description
RESPONSIBILTIES
- Own and support accounting activities and projects that span multiple functions across the Controllership organization, providing flexible support for evolving business priorities and organizational needs
- Compile and analyze information to prepare journal entries in compliance with US GAAP
- Perform monthly reconciliations on various G&A prepaids, accruals, and intercompany accounts
- Provide guidance to junior staff accountants in the preparation and review of journal entries and other month-end deliverables
- Partner closely with leaders across Corporate functions to support key business initiatives, evaluate transactions, and ensure appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with
U.S. GAAP.
- Assist with audits, including preparing work papers for the auditors and maintain evidence of SOX controls compliance
- Compile supporting schedules for quarterly and annual SEC filings and answer questions as needed from the reporting team
- Identify and implement process improvements through automation, reporting enhancements, AI-enabled solutions, and other technology tools to improve efficiency and strengthen controls
- Support special projects and contribute to evolving U.
DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance
- CPA or equivalent experience preferred
- SAP or large ERP experience preferred
- 5+ years of relevant experience, with a mix of public accounting and industry preferred
- Knowledgeable about US GAAP accounting concepts, including prepaids, accruals, and allocations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven experience working in a team, especially in a guiding and advising capacity
- Strong Excel skills
- Detailed and analytical person who enjoys solving problems and learning new areas, with a mindset for process improvements and automation
- Ability to manage changing priorities and support multiple accounting areas