Senior Accountant at Strategic Staffing Alliance

Well established company in the Inland Empire seeks a Sr. Accountant to join their growing team.  The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical financial accounting background coupled with excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, the ability to take the initiative, and to work independently. 

Summary/Objective
The Sr. Accountant is responsible for various aspects of the accounting function, including maintaining financial records, performing complex account reconciliations and in-depth financial analysis, preparing journal entries and assisting with the preparation of financial statements, and responding to business ad hoc requests.

Essential Functions

• Prepare journal entries by providing and maintaining detailed records and files.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
• Track and allocate costs associated with different departments and cost centers.
• Participate in the month end closing process.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Participate in annual budget including actual vs budget analysis.
• Prepare audit schedules and work with outside auditors
• Handle weekly and end of season financial analysis and reporting.
• Coordinate annual external audit; review and prepare audit schedules.
• Special projects, ad-hoc reports upon management request.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Five or more years of relevant accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Previous experience with major accounting software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with high level of accuracy.
• Good organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.