Senior Accountant

Our Client is a growing privately held 3PL, Warehouse/Transportation/eCommerce company located in the San Gabriel Valley. They are seeking a motivated Senior Accountant due to growth.

Primary Objective:

Responsible for the General Ledger and General Accounting functions in a dynamic, fast paced warehousing, distribution, and transportation environment. Responsibilities include processing a variety of journal entries and reconciliations and perform various support functions for Regional and Corporate. This individual coordinates inputs from multiple business functions including the Corporate Finance team, Reports to the Accounting Supervisor and works closely with the Corporate Accounting Manager and Corporate Controller. This is a critical role within the Accounting department primarily responsible for the integrity and maintenance of the General Ledger encompassing 6 divisions, several business lines, and 20+ cost centers (buildings).

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Maintain the General Ledger Accounting for assigned divisions, business lines and cost centers
• Primary focus is on all Balance Sheet accounts including Cash, A/R, Fixed assets, Deposits, Prepaid, accrued expenses, Intercompany, and deferred rent
• Fixed asset accounting for regional and corporate
• Coordinates the Intercompany accounting activity between related companies and ensures monthly elimination of any balances between the operating divisions
• Validation of accuracy of general ledger postings, and correct application of GAAP accounting to complex business transactions
• Perform month end closing duties, account analysis and reconciliations, initiate and input journal entries with required supporting documentation
• Specific Journal entries include but not limited to depreciation, payroll, prepaids, accruals, amortizations, intercompany, allocations, and reclassifications as needed
• Maintenance and analysis of monthly schedules validating the integrity of the financial statements, researches all reconciling items and provides resolutions
• Balance Sheet fluctuation analysis
• Compile reports related to annual audits and fulfillment of financial regulatory requirements including Annual Financial Statement
• Provides support for Annual State and Federal filings and monitors local tax returns
• Identifies and report any significant impact items affecting the financial statement and help initiate actions to address
• Monitors Accounting Policies and Procedures
• Participate in business improvement teams and identify opportunities that lead to improved profitability

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business related field
• CPA, preferred, not required
• 5+ years experienced as a Sr. Accountant in a high-volume environment preferably within manufacturing, apparel, retail warehousing and/or with a 3PL a plus.
  
• A thorough knowledge of accounting principles (US GAAP), procedures and systems with a solid understanding of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger Accounting
• Excellent communication, writing, reporting skills to effectively communicate technical financial information
  
• Strong appreciation for the importance of ensuring accuracy in all levels of financial reporting
• Strong PC skills including advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in the rest of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-driven and resourceful to meet deadlines, achieve goals, work independently as well as work well in teams or groups.
• Flexibility to multi-task and adjust to changing requirements, schedules and priorities - ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines especially during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing.
• Ability to streamline processes in efforts to continually improve efficiency.
• Highest ethical standards and values
• Positive attitude and desire to learn