Sr. Accountant
EnvistaAbout the role
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
The Sr. Accountant plays a key role in the organization’s accounting operations by independently preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financial transactions with a high degree of accuracy. This role manages complex general ledger activities, performs advanced account reconciliations, and leads critical components of the month end close process while ensuring compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies. The Senior Accountant partners with cross functional teams, supports FP&A with accounting data, and prepares audit ready documentation for internal and external auditors.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in month-end closing and ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
Prepare and review complex journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, period-end adjustments by determining appropriate reserves in accordance with GAAP and company policy.
Complete advanced balance sheet reconciliations and independently research and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Analyze financial statements to identify trends, variances, and significant changes; summarize key insights through written narratives and present findings to management.
Lead assigned components of the month end close process and ensure proper expense cutoff and completeness of financial results.
Prepare reporting packages, as required, to comply with corporate financial reporting requirements and statutory regulations.
Provide guidance and support to Staff Accountant(s), helping ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to accounting policies.
Ensure compliance with SOX requirements by maintaining accurate control documentation, updating narratives, performing balance sheet review procedures, and preparing supporting evidence for audit testing.
Review account activity and prepare variance analyses to support internal financial reporting. Participate in process improvement initiatives, system updates, and enhancements to internal controls.
Work independently on hoc requests, special projects, audit requests, and cross functional accounting activities as needed.
Document and assist in implementing accounting systems and internal control procedures, updating documentation as necessary.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
4+ years of accounting experience
Strong Microsoft Office & Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, pivot tables)
Working knowledge of US GAAP and SOX
Large multi-national company experience with sophisticated ERP system (SAP and HFM a plus)
Must be able to work extended hours during close periods
Must reside within a commutable distance to Brea, CA. This is not a hybrid or remote opportunity and requires someone to be onsite 4 days per week.
PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
CPA
Big 4 experience
Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skil
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