Senior Accountant Role The purpose of the Senior Accountant is to support the Business, specifically the finance and accounting group in producing and developing relevant, accurate, legitimate and in accordance with US GAAP (where applicable).
General Duties:Adhering to the Company?s document retention and invoice management policies.Review accounts payable processes for proper adhere to policies (i.E.
three-way matching, accurate coding, etc).Review data and relevant forms to ensure employees are input in the Company?s payroll systems.Ensure checklists are adhered to when processing payroll data.Review payroll process to ensure processes are adhered to when processing payroll (approvals of timecards, processing/approval of PTO/Sick time, etc.)Review period end documents compiled by Accounts Payable staff, Junior Staff Accountant and Senior Accountant.Assist in the preparation of relevant state and federal payroll, financial, lender and investor related requests on a timely and accurate basis (i.E.
garnishments, ETP reports, CalRecycle compliance, etc.)Prepare any other reports or reconciliations/schedules as needed.Demonstrate appropriate understanding / working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and internal controls and apply them.Establish and monitor the implementation and adherence and improvement of accounting control procedures and documentation.Assist in the period end close by following the period end close checklist associated with your assigned area.Assist in the development of practices to ensure efficient and accurate processing of data.Assist in the completion of the annual audit, tax returns and other required deliverables to various parties.Substantiates financial transactions by appropriately reviewing relevant documents.?Identify critical areas of improvement by providing a well-documented and explained case.Ad hoc projects as needed.Responsible for compliance with food safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements.?Adhere to applicable prerequisite programs (PRP) per HACCP requirement.
Skills and Experience:High attention to detail is required.CPA is preferred, not required.Knowledge of accounting practices, principles and controls.Ability to convey communications clearly and concisely with all levels and functions.Demonstrated experience working with an MRP (QuickBooks is preferred).Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, internet, e-mail.?Ability to tolerate an ambiguous environment.Strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude and the desire to continually improve processes and contribute to the Company?s success.Independent worker, analytical and very reliable.Ability to complete tasks on time at a high level of quality.?Maturity, professionalism and a high level of discretion are required.
Education:An undergraduate degree is highly preferred, preferably in one of the business-related disciplines (accounting is preferred).Must be able to read and write in English, as well as basic proficiency in math.?