Senior Financial Accountant

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of payroll, benefits, deferred compensation and fixed assets. This role requires deep understanding of payroll systems, benefits programs, deferred compensation plans and processing fixed assets jobs in Oracle. This includes the accurate tracking, analysis, and reconciliation of all related expenses. The Senior Accountant will work closely with HR, FP&A and external auditors to ensure accuracy of accounting and financial reporting.

This is a hybrid role, candidates must be located near an office hub: El Segundo, CA | Dallas, TX | San Deigo, CA.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Management:

• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees.
• Ensure compliance with federal state and local payroll regulations.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure accurate reporting and reconciliation.
• Address and resolve payroll discrepancies and issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to implement and maintain payroll systems and processes.

Benefits Administration:

• Oversee the accounting and financial reporting for all employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other company-sponsored benefits.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes related to benefits accounting, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Reconcile benefits-related general ledger accounts, including accruals and prepayments, to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Deferred Compensation:

• Manage and oversee the accounting functions related to deferred compensation plans, including non-qualified retirement plans, stock options, and other long-term incentive programs.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of deferred compensation transactions in the general ledger.
• Reconcile deferred compensation-related accounts, ensuring consistency with payroll, HR, and finance records.

Fixed Assets:

• Oversee the accurate and timely recoding of all fixed asset acquisitions, disposals and transfers.
• Maintain the fixed assets register, ensuring all records are up-to-date and reconciled with the general ledger.
• Review and classify capital expenditure requests, ensuring compliance with capitalization policies.
• Monitor and report on the status of ongoing projects, ensuring proper tracking or expenditures.
• Calculate and post depreciation and amortization expenses in accordance with company policy and accounting standards.
• Review and update the useful life and residual value of fixed assets periodically.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analysis related to payroll, benefits, deferred compensation and fixed assets.
• Assist in the preparation of footnotes and disclosures for the organization’s financial statements.

Audit & Compliance:

• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations related to payroll, benefits and deferred compensation.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies concerning payroll, benefits and deferred compensation.
• Implement and enhance payroll, benefits and deferred compensation policies and procedures as needed.

Process Improvement:

• Identify and implement improvements to the payroll, benefits, deferred compensation and fixed assets accounting processes, leveraging technology and best practices.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline payroll, benefits, deferred compensation and fixed assets -related processes and enhance data accuracy.

Special Projects:

• Participate in or lead special projects related to payroll, benefits, deferred compensation and fixed assets management, such as system upgrades, process automation, or mergers and acquisitions.
• Occasional requirements for travel to other company locations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA of equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on fixed assets.
• Experience with Blackline or other account reconciliation/task management software.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and standards (GAAP/IFRS).
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP, preferably Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications.
• Advanced Excel skills, including experience with pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and complex formulas.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Experience in conducting audits and implementing internal controls is a plus.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Compensation:

The base annual salary range for this role is $70,000 to $100,000, plus a competitive performance-based bonus. Base annual salary depends on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location. Base annual salary may also differ significantly due to geography and cost of labor considerations.

Application Instructions: Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience related to this role.

About Us

What we give you in return:

Not many teams can say that they support people’s dreams coming to life… We happen to do that every day. And as important as we know your career is, we recognize that there’s a whole lot more to life. To ensure that our Employees can make the most of their time outside of working hours, we offer a competitive salary and for full-time roles, a benefits package including:

• Inclusive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship.
• Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are.
• 20 days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, 1 paid wellness day and 1 day of paid volunteer time off (VTO) to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities.
• 401(k) Savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years.
• Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and foster.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more.

About Cetera Financial Group:

Cetera Financial Group® ("Cetera") is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice to individuals, families and company retirement plans across the country through trusted financial advisors and financial institutions. Cetera is an independent financial advisor network and a leading provider of retail services to the investment programs of banks and credit unions.

Through its multiple distinct firms, Cetera offers independent and institutions-based advisors the benefits of a large, established broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, while serving advisors and institutions in a way that is customized to their needs and aspirations. Advisor support resources offered through Cetera include award-winning wealth management and advisory platforms, comprehensive broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services, practice management support and innovative technology.

"Cetera Financial Group" refers to the network of retail independent broker-dealers encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors, Cetera Advisor Networks, Cetera Financial Institutions,and Cetera Financial Specialists.

Cetera Financial Group is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. For us, this is the only acceptable way to do business. Accordingly, all employment decisions at the Cetera Financial Group, including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, and placement, will be made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, religion, religious dress and/or grooming, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, U.S. military status, political affiliation, or any other class protected by state and/or federal law.

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