General Ledger and Financial Reporting Analyst

The General Ledger and Financial Reporting Analyst is a vital member of the Corporate Finance and Accounting team. The ideal candidate will play an integral role in the monthly close and financial reporting processes and be analytical, self-motivated, and proactive. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze financial data, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, all while contributing to the success of your team and expanding your accounting knowledge base.  This position will report directly to the Assistant Controller.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Ensure an accurate and timely month-end close by preparing various journal entries and account reconciliations for leases, capitalized software, inter-company, and other accounts
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for internal and external parties
• Assist with flux analysis for the month end that summarizes and tells the “story” of the activity
• Ensure proper accounting policies and principles are followed in accordance with US GAAP
• Coordinate with other departments to obtain transaction information, research reconciling items, and resolve issues
• Act as backup for accounting team members as needed, i.e. vacations etc.
• Participate in the development and implementation of procedures and systems related to the accounting team
• Implement and maintain internal controls and accounting processes for your areas of responsibility
• Assist with periodic and annual audits including preparation of audit schedules and management of inquiries from the third-party auditors
• Assist with ad-hoc projects and management inquiries such as file company business license applications, renewals and property tax filings

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required
• 1-5 years of accounting or financial reporting experience
• Intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency. Basic proficiencies in Word & PowerPoint
• Desire for continuous learning with a high degree of integrity and professionalism
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism with the ability to develop good working relationships with personnel in all departments and levels
• Flexibility to work overtime during peak periods
• Able to work independently and within a team setting
• Strong organization and attention to detail skills
• Experience with ASC 842 lease accounting and Fin/Lease Query software preferred but not required.

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.  These ranges may be modified in the future.

• Location B: $97,000 - $132,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation:  We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, Calif., Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the even