Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Full-time Regular Professional Orange, CA, US Position Summary As a Senior Accountant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information, compliance with relevant regulations, and supporting strategic financial decision‑making. Your responsibilities will include managing portions of the month end close, account reconciliations, financial analysis, budgeting, and implementing accounting policies and procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Prepare, analyze, and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Assist in the month-end and year-end closing processes. Generate financial reports for internal management and external stakeholders. Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial statements to regulatory authorities. Prepare documentation for tax planning. Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts. Monitor budgetary performance and provide variance analysis. Collaborate with department heads to gather relevant budget information. Monitor and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with financial regulations. General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts. Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions. Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records. Record additions and disposals of fixed assets. Compliance: Stay abreast of changes in accounting regulations and ensure compliance. Coordinate and assist with external audits. Respond to audit inquiries and implement audit recommendations. Prepare documentation for annual financial audits and workers’ compensation audits. Renewal of business licenses and vehicle registrations Manage and submit sales tax filings Conduct detailed financial analysis to support strategic decision‑making. Provide insights into financial performance and trends. Collaborate with other departments to analyze and interpret financial data. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements within the finance function. Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistent and efficient financial operations. Participate in the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment between financial goals and operational activities. Ad hoc reports and projects as needed. Minimum Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in accounting and finance roles. Crane or heavy equipment industry experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge Accounting Principles: In depth understanding of relevant accounting standards, regulations, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Financial Reporting: Proficient in preparing and analyzing financial statements utilizing financial software and tools. Compliance: Stay updated on changes in internal and external industry, state, and federal regulations. Software Proficiency: proficient in financial software and accounting systems. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and modeling. Skills Analytical Skills: ability to analyze complex financial data and draw meaningful conclusions. Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial records and reports. Time Management: Strong time management skills to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities. Team Collaboration: ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams. Abilities Integrity: Commitment to maintaining the highest level of integrity in financial reporting and practices. Organizational Awareness: understanding of the organization’s goals and ability to align financial activities with broader objectives. Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing business and regulatory environments. Continuous Learning: Willingness and ability to stay updated on industry trends and changes in accounting standards. 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 job, the employee is routinely required to sit, stand, walk, present, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and effectively speak and hear. The employee is sometimes required to: stoop, kneel, bend or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is normally performed in an office or office-like environment where noise level is minimal to moderate. Some work site visits, and automobile travel is required. Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments and such duties, activities or responsibilities may change or new ones may be added at any time with or without notice. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship. The company is a drug‑free workplace, complies with ADA regulations as applicable and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mr Crane Inc