What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Blake-Ryan & Associates?
Leading financial services company in Orange County has an immediate need for a Senior Accountant.
This is a hybrid position and will be in the office 3 days per week.
The goal is for this person to move into an Accounting Leadership role in the next 18 months.
Strong GAAP is required
Comp: $90-100K (plus bonus)
We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to join the growing team. This is a newly created position.
Job Duties:
- Plays key role in monthly and quarterly close process.
- Perform high level review of account balances including monthly and quarterly flux analysis.
- Performs complex accounting activities to maintain complete and accurate general ledger. This includes researching, as necessary, new pronouncements for reporting. Review and identify trends or issues and the related sources to make recommendations for change.
- Leads special projects including process improvement initiatives.
- Identify errors and risks that could have a financial impact on the company’s financial statements in accordance with company policies, US GAAP and in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley.
- Communicate with multiple levels in the organization and escalate issues to appropriate management.
- Prepares and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports; ensures financial information has been recorded accurately.
Job Qualifications
- Educational attainment equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
- Considerable experience performing a variety of professional and technical accounting functions
- Related accounting experience of 3 – 5 years in public or private accounting
- SAP experience preferred
- Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, standards and practices
- Attention to detail and skilled with working with figures
- Ability to research, analyze and adjust accounting entries and reports
- Ability to think analytically, creatively and independently
- Demonstrated initiative and drive to achieve results
- Strong oral and written communication/presentation skills
- Advance MS Excel
- Good communication and organization skills
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000
