Junior Staff Accountant

Junior Staff Accountant

This position is in-office M-F from 8:00am-5:00pm at our Irvine, CA headquarters. This position is hourly non-exempt reporting directly to the Accounting Manager. Evening and/or weekend OT will be required of this position as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Senior Accountant and Accounting Manager with month-end flux analysis and variance explanations
• Reviews transactions for proper GL coding, documentation, and supporting detail
• Contributes and engages in the month end close process
• Prepares journal entries: reversing, recurring and standard
• Reconciles assigned asset and liability accounts in a timely manner
• Resolves accounting discrepancies associated with account balances and reconciliations
• Analyzes assigned expense accounts; researches variances from budget and prepares entries for appropriate corrections or accruals
• Prepares monthly and quarterly reports as assigned
• Assists in implementing appropriate accounting policies and procedures and internal controls
• Understands financial policies and standard operating procedure and continues to improve accounting processes and procedures
• Prepares financial audit schedules and documents as assigned
• Performs general clerical duties as necessary
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude, quality of work, attendance, and teamwork
• Adheres to all Company Policies & Procedures and Safety Regulations Ability to be flexible and willing to work extended hours when necessary

Preferred Skills & Experiences

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
• 2+ years accounting experience
• Experience must demonstrate comprehension of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Ability to analyze financial data
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel), including the ability to work with large data sets, formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
• Experience with Sage Intacct or another ERP system preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within the accounting team

Qualifications & Requirements

• Criminal background check
• Motor Vehicle Report review
• Verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States upon hiring

Benefits & Perks

• Paid Vacation, Sick leave, and Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision, other voluntary benefit options available
• The company paid Life, AD&D with Long Term Disability policy providing income protection
• 401k Retirement Plan with company Match

At Southwest Dealer Services: Acrisure Protection Group | KARR Security, we are committed to creating a workplace that values and celebrates diversity. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and given an equal opportunity to thrive.

As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. These decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, creed, genetic information, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

We actively seek to recruit a diverse workforce, embracing employees from all backgrounds who can contribute to our dynamic teams.