Financial Analyst/Senior Accountant

Job DetailsJob Location: BC1 - Carpinteria, CA 93013Salary Range: $83,600.00 - $133,800.00 Salary
BEGA North America is a world-renowned manufacturer of architectural lighting, control, and furniture solutions.

Who we want to be

Companies create a vision statement to answer a very important question, where are we going? A vision statement says what the organization wishes to be like in some years’ time.  It’s usually drawn up by senior leadership to take thinking beyond day-to-day activity in both a clear and memorable way. Here at BEGA, our vision is to be the industry's premier provider of architectural outdoor lighting, control, and furniture solutions.

Why we exist

Companies create a mission statement to answer the most important question, why do we exist? Its aim is to provide focus for management and staff. Mission is synonymous with shared purpose and emphasizes how the organization should view and conduct itself. Our mission should find a way to express the organization’s impact on the lives of whomever we are trying to serve, and more importantly make them feel it! Here at BEGA, we have an unwavering commitment to quality above all, in our people, products, partners, and processes. Therefore, our mission is to build quality into everything we do.

Who we are

Why does a company take time to define its core values?  Because values govern behavior and describe our organization’s desired culture. 

Fostering Trust – Everyone at BEGA is responsible for creating an environment of trust. To do this, each of us must have the freedom to communicate with anyone, and it must be safe for everyone to offer ideas.
Building Community – We are a diverse community of passionate and self-driven individuals who act with integrity, treat people with kindness and respect, hold one another accountable to the highest standards, and collectively promote work-life balance.
Embracing Growth – We embrace perpetual growth and development, continuous learning, and constant improvement, enabling the brand, the organization, and the individual to realize their full potential.
Living Responsibly – We are committed to social responsibility and minimizing our impact on the environment over time. To deliver on this mission critical promise we take a balanced approach to people and the planet.

What we believe in

Respect – we treat everyone with respect by being polite and kind.
Integrity – we act with integrity by being honest and following our moral and ethical convictions.
Ownership – we possess an orientation of ownership and a mentality that desires us all to thrive.
Accountability – we lead by example, always accountable for doing what we agreed we would do

 Qualifications
Position Profile

The Senior Accountant & Accounts Receivable Specialist is a detail oriented and experienced professional responsible for managing and optimizing daily accounting operations, with a strong focus on the entire accounts receivable lifecycle. This hybrid role combines the in-depth analytical and general ledger responsibilities of a Senior Accountant with the specialized, day-to-day functions and oversight of an Accounts Receivable Specialist. The ideal candidate will ensure the accuracy of financial records and reports while managing the full accounts receivable cycle.

This role requires a combination of meticulous transactional processing, complex account reconciliation, and high-level financial analysis to ensure the integrity of our financial data and a healthy cash flow.

Knowledge & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive accounting and accounts receivable experience.
Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial regulations.
Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and research skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong customer service orientation to manage internal and external client relationships effectively.
Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

What you’ll do

General Accounting & Financial Reporting:

Perform timely and accurate month-end and year-end close procedures, including preparing and posting journal entries.
Reconcile various balance sheet and general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and resolving any discrepancies promptly.
Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports for management, auditors, and regulatory a