Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Accountant (Senior Level)

JOB LOCATION: Torrance, CA(Onsite Position)

Contract Duration: 03 months

Monday to Friday - 8am to 5pm (flexible)

Note: Candidates with medical device background are highly prefered

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Establishes and maintains the general accounting reporting and practices for the organization. Manages and analyzes financial information to prepare necessary journal entries and reconciliations to accurately state ledgers and financial statements in accordance with regulation (e.g., GAAP). The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, strong knowledge of accounting principles, and excellent attention to detail.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs month-end close including general ledger journal entries, consolidation, and account reconciliations in conformance with SOX and GAAP

• Reviews and processes Intercompany/Intracompany transactions and completes reconciliations

• Takes ownership and serves as Coordinator for both cash and tax journal entries by working in collaboration with AR, AP, and Tax

• Actively participates in variance analyses activities and preparation of statistics during month & quarter-end close process

• Analyzes information by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information

• Thinks through and analyzes complex problems, challenges and drives to root cause

• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data

• Supports internal auditors with requests

• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential

• Maintains financial security by ensuring strong internal controls

• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities internal and external; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations

• Performs Ad hoc reporting and other month-end tasks and duties as assigned

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• CPA Preferred

• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in accounting, with exposure to other business functions, preferably in a corporate setting and with increasing levels of responsibility.

• Proficient in Excel – Pivot Tables / V-lookup

• Strong knowledge of Accounting principles (GAAP), Reporting Skills, & SOX

• Microsoft D365 experience a plus

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail; is committed to excellence and understands how daily work impacts the customer

• Curious mindset and committed to continuous improvement

• Prioritizes effectively, acts with speed and agility as new information emerges

• Motivated by the challenge of new work; comfortable with ambiguity; proactively seeks answers

• Builds effective relationships with coworkers and Manager

• Conveys a professional demeanor in any situation

• Seeks or provides help when needed and is open to new challenges

• Team player and works collaboratively across the business for maximum impact