Job description
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Embark HR Consulting helps organizations with HR projects, including implementing policy, procedures, compliance and recruiting. We are looking to place an experienced Sr. Staff Accountant to join a team in Costa Mesa!
The Sr. Staff Accountant will report to the Controller and will assist the finance team in preparing month-end reconciliations, processing payroll, reviewing financial statements against budgets, cost analysis and other ad hoc projects. They will support the maintenance of the general ledger and the monthly accounting cycle. Knowledge of US GAAP and an ability to adhere to all internal standards is required. This position ensures that accounting transactions are properly recorded, posted, processed, and reported for accurate presentation of the financial statements; responds to internal escalations and ensures compliance with internal financial and accounting controls; helps coordinate activities that support the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports, and monitors general ledger maintenance and monthly accounting processing activities to ensure thoroughness and accuracy.
Responsibilities:
- Complete month-end close tasks assigned in accounting department checklist
- Prepare balance sheet month-end reconciliations, reconciling general ledger activity to supporting subledgers (Sales, COGS, inventory, sales tax, etc.)
- Administration of sales tax transactions within Avalara
- General ledger accountability research and respond to general ledger questions/inquiries
- Update and maintain daily bank reconciliations for multiple channels and clearing accounts; ensure accurate and timely payments and postings
- Maintain necessary working papers related to journal entries and reconciliations
- Assist with processing of biweekly payroll and provide support to the Payroll Specialist
- Work cross-functionally to compile or validate financial data for monthly reporting as needed to ensure accurate and timely period end reporting
- Assist on an as needed basis with AP and AR. This includes entering invoices for payment processing check runs, assisting with AP approvals, and performing billing
- Ability to interact with internal and external personnel to obtain financial data
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing procedures and financial statement reporting in accordance with US GAAP
- Assist in the preparation of internal, and external audit schedules
- Prepare journal entries, financial statement support schedules and management reports
- GL reporting and expense analysis
- Assist with oversight and adherence to internal controls
- Provide support for other team members
- Other ad hoc and/or finance related assignments
Requirements:
- Strong understanding and capability of reconciling transactions within an integrated ERP system
- Knowledge of US GAPP and application of accounting principles
- Advanced excel skills; ability to set-up and effectively access data, configure spreadsheets, to perform data analysis
- Working knowledge of managing data from Amazon and Shopify
- Analytical and strong problem-solving skills
- General understanding of sales tax rules and filing (Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly)
- Must be detail-oriented, have a proactive approach and the ability to work with a team
- Ability to investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies
- Must be able to prioritize tasks and effectively manage and meet deadlines
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Trustworthy and moral character
- Bachelor's degree Accounting
- 2+ years of general corporate accounting experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- Office
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Costa Mesa, CA 92627: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Excel (Required)
- Budgeting (Required)
- NetSuite (Required)
- AWS (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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