Senior Accountant (Remote ok)

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for supporting period-end accounting closing cycles, preparing and recording general journal entries, asset and liability account reconciliations, system maintenance, monthly reporting, audit support schedules, balance sheet and income statement account variance analysis and accounting projects. Will work effectively with personnel from other departments and affiliated companies to ensure timely, accurate completion of accounting cycle closings and service request responses. Position has expectations for growth into steadily increasing complexity of tasks and management responsibilities.Essential Duties:Analyzes business transactions and events as the basis for preparing general journal entries and properly documents transactionsProvides conclusive support for journal entries in the form of underlying documents, schedules and explanationsReviews journal entries for accuracy prior to recording the entries and after recording the entry to verify expected impact to the balance sheet and related income or expense accountsPerforms month-end reconciliations of accounts and provides reasonable explanations and insightful analysis of the components of assigned accountsResearches and applies generally accepted accounting principles in support of accounting, and proposes reasonable solutions to accounting problems based on a keen understanding of accounting principles and business activitiesCommunicates and collaborates with co-workers in relevant operating groups and management to ensure understanding of business transactions and achieve efficient and effective accounting resultsAssists in the evaluation, design, and execution of preventative and detective internal controls to the completeness and accuracy of account balances and periodic activityPerform reviews of sample populations of expense reports for compliance with the Company's Travel Expense Policy.Primary accountant responsible for the consolidated foreign currency revaluation and translation process and primary resource for the accounting for marketing and advertising expensesLead accountant responsible for shell and holding company accounting including intercompany eliminations and consolidation accountingAssist with the annual audits and quarterly reviews performed by external auditors and lenders by preparing audit schedules and/or reports providing appropriate explanations as requiredAssist operating companies, other internal service providers and external auditors with accounting related inquiries and requestsSpecial projects as assignedEducation/Experience/Skills Required:Bachelor's degree in Accounting required, including courses in intermediate and advanced accounting topics such as foreign currency translation, consolidation and audit topicsCPA designation or progress towards CPA certification preferredA minimum of 4 years progressing general accounting experience or 2+ years of public accounting experience preferred.Previous experience and expertise with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel requiredAdvanced skills in Excel preferredStrong analytical capabilities and strong written and verbal communication skills requiredSAP experience preferred or equivalent ERP system experience desired with knowledge of basic accounting system functionality requiredSelf-starter who is drawn towards taking initiative, has the ability to multi-task, has strong interpersonal skills with an ability to respond to inquiries and effectively present information to accounting and business managersAbility to identify and define problems, collect supporting data, establish facts, propose solutions and meet deadlinesLogin to save this search and get notified of similar positions.Related Jobs:Audit AssociateLa Jolla, CA Audit Staff - Audit SeniorSan Diego, CA Senior Tax AssociateLa Jolla, CALogin to save this search and get notified of similar positions.Ready to embark on an exciting career journey in sunny Southern California? Explore our job opportunities in the thriving city of San Diego! Known for its stunning beaches, perfect weather, and vibrant culture, San Diego offers a unique combination of career growth and quality of life. With renowned attractions like Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, and the USS Midway Museum, along with a diverse culinary scene and a plethora of art galleries and theaters like the La Jolla Playhouse, there's always something new to experience. Whether you're a sports enthusiast looking to cheer for the Padres at Petco Park or seeking outdoor adventures at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, San Diego has something for everyone. Begin your job search today and discover why this picturesque city is the perfect place to elevate your career! #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-05-07