Senior Staff Accountant

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About The Job:

Interested in joining a growing organization with a driven, supportive, growth-minded culture? Are you interested in people management and financial transactions? Looking for a team that recognizes your contributions and cares about your development and success? This may be the job for you! Check out the details below and apply today!

JOB TITLE: Senior Staff Accountant

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time, Exempt

LOCATION (Hybrid): Stego Home Office in San Clemente, CA (flexibility to work remotely at the discretion of employee’s manager) | Must be located within commuting distance to San Clemente CA; Role will travel to the office 1X a month on average, but certain times may require increased in office coverage.

HOURS & TIME ZONE: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm Pacific Time

PAY RANGE: Reasonably expected to be $70,000 - $80,000 annually based on experience, education, and location. 

BENEFITS:

Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit programs (some of which are available only upon reaching certain time-based milestones), which may include, without limitation, health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, health reimbursement, lifestyle spending, and flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with a company match offering, life insurance, discretionary bonus, sick leave, parental leave, and vacation.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The purpose of the Senior Staff Accountant role is to is to support Stego’s management and nationwide personnel through the accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, managing and overseeing direct reports and assisting achieving the Department’s goals and objectives, in contribution to the achievement of the Company’s goals and objectives. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (KEY RESPONSIBILITIES):

Goals & Objectives:

• Collaborate with the Senior Accounting Manager, in consultation with direct reports, to identify individual and Department goals and objectives and develop and implement strategic plans for achievement
• Ensure internal cross-collaboration and utilization of Company resources to achieve shared objectives

Accounting Responsibilities:

• Utilize firm understanding of comprehensive accounting principles to guide and assist two direct reports in the achievement of Department goals and objectives through effective processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and strategy implementation
• Ensure data-driven post-analysis of achievements and opportunities for growth using KPIs/BI tools
• Manage direct reports, providing constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Organize, facilitate, and conduct regular meetings with each direct report
• Manage cash flow and real time updates of cash
• Prepare GL entries by maintaining records and reconciling various accounts
• Ability to refresh process and/or create new process, and document and execute clearly
• Manage timely completion of month end
• Prepare yearly 1099’s
• Prepare reports as requested
• Assist with special projects as needed
• Support day-to-day accounting functions as assigned by Senior Accounting Manager

Company Culture and Core Values:

•  Build strong working relationships and collaborate with other Stego team members
• Participate in interviewing new employees in the Accounting Department, as requested
• Assist in establishing the Accounting Department as a trusted and respected Company resource
• Ensure effective hiring and training of all Accounting Department team members
• Support and contribute to the culture and atmosphere of the Accounting Department, in alignment with Stego’s Core Values

REQUIRED SKILLS/TRAITS:

• Analytical, detail-oriented, and efficient
• Ability to meet daily and monthly deadlines
• Able to communicate effectively in all directions (up, down, and cross-departmental)
• High emotional intelligence
• Ability to thrive and lead in a team environment (strong interpersonal and leadership skills)

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (required)
• 3-5 years of full cycle accounting experience
•  2 years of management experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Accounting ERP experience is a plus
• Salesforce experience is a plus
• Inventory and cost of goods sold knowledge is a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to communicate frequently on a daily basis by phone or video conference
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards and remain in a stationary position to work on a computer for prolonged periods
• Physical ability to travel to attend team, company, and industry meetings and events

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in an office environment

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

• Ability to travel to and attend quarterly team meetings and events including nights and overnight stays (approximately 5-10% of the time)

It is important for Stego to be thorough in our vetting and interview process to make sure the position is the right fit for both parties. Please note that it may take up to a couple of weeks of vetting and narrowing down candidates before we begin the formal interview process. Following initial vetting of applications, you may be invited to interview with several Stego team members. Initial interviews will be done virtually, and later interviews will be done in person. We appreciate your understanding and patience, and we will endeavor to respect your time and investment as much as possible.

This job description does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are as of the date provided and may change at any time with or without notice. Stego Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and selects employees on the basis of ability, experience, training, and character. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable law. Stego Industries, LLC will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. Privacy Policy: https://www.stegoindustries.com/legal/privacy-policy. No employment Visa sponsorship is available as of the date hereof. Stego Industries, LLC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Stego HR at 1-877-464-7834 or StegoHR@stegoindustries.com.