Senior Accountant

Job Description

As a Senior Accountant, you will maintain financial records and ensure that financial transactions are properly recorded. You will maintain the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconcile subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. You will prepare complex balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports. You will analyze current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. You may guide lower-level accountants.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares journal entries, analyzes accounts, prepares statements, and assists accounting manager with monthly closing and accounting reports.
• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries for accounts, including general ledger and document business transactions.
• Maintains and coordinates implementation of accounting and control procedures.
• Resolves and corrects billing, inventory, costing, and other accounting discrepancies.
• Prepares documentation of processes and procedures and recommends improvements.
• Prepares general ledger account reconciliations.
• Researches and explains general ledger account variances to trend, budget, and prior year.
• Monitors and reviews accounting and related systems' reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepares and reviews budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents.
• Analyzes revenue and expenditure trends and recommends appropriate budget levels, and ensures expenditure control.
• Explains accounting policies to staff.
• Recommends, develops, and maintains financial databases, software, and manual filing systems.
• Supervises input and handling of financial data and reports for company automated financial systems.
• Interacts with internal and external auditors in completing audits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
• CIMA/ACA/ACCA/ICAEW/CPA qualified preferred
• 3 years required, 5 years preferred, of accounting experience
• 2+ years of public accounting experience at Big 4 or other national firm experience preferred
• Working knowledge of Oracle, FCCS, Eclipse, or equivalent ERP system preferred
• Accounting theory, and application of principles and practices
• Principles and practices of financial record keeping and reporting
• Analysis and interpretation of complex financial and statistical data
• Assembly and preparation of data for reports
• Strong office and computer skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to prepare, examine, and verify financial reports
• Able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Able to research and analyze varieties of information

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About Us

This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.


For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.


In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.

About the Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.


Our Company's greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.


Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today!


Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.


Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Wesco") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.


This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.