Senior Accountant, General Accounting (Contractor)

As the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, GILLIG buses play a critical role in the environmental and social initiatives in communities across our nation.  GILLIG is on the forefront in the transition to zero-emission vehicles and has an unmatched reputation in the industry for quality, reliability, durability, service, and support.  From initial design through final assembly, each GILLIG bus is designed and built in Livermore, CA. 

WHY GILLIG

• Leader in environmentally friendly mobility solutions including battery electric, hybrid electric, near-zero CNG and clean diesel transit buses
• Renowned for its inclusive team/family-oriented culture
• Stable, successful, and growing organization – a Bay Area business for over 132 years!
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Excellent compensation including company paid medical premiums, generous retirement plan and other comprehensive benefits

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Accountant, General Accounting (Contractor) role will be responsible for general accounting activities, management reporting, financial analysis, and special accounting projects and audits.  You will have the ability to perform complex tasks requiring professional experience and ethics, knowledge and competency in accounting principles and practices. This position requires you to be an organized, technically proficient accountant with an analytical mind and the ability to learn and challenge the status quo. This is a highly visible role that is best suited for you if you are a highly motivated individual who is looking to improve processes and will embrace and meet the varied and changing needs of the department. As the Senior Accountant, you will report directly into the Controller. 

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

• Support Controller and Finance Manager with ensuring an accurate and timely month end close
• Provide preparation of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations
• Reconcile non-cost accounting general ledger accounts including follow-up and resolution of reconciling items
• Prepare monthly Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, and other supporting schedules for the Company’s monthly financial reporting package
• Assist in preparation of monthly financial reporting package inclusive of management, discussion, and analysis (MD&A) explanations
• Prepare all Fixed Asset journal entries, walk-forward and other capital expenditure reporting, and schedules for use in the department including ownership and ongoing review of CIP account
• Review and maintain Project Evaluation forms for all capital and other major purchases for the company
• Assist FP&A in periodic forecast updates and budget preparation
• Participate in the annual financial audit processes 
• Process direct ship invoices in the Parts Business Unit ERP system
• Assist with preparation of accounting procedures and internal controls, and participate with rapid continuous improvement (RCI) activities
• Provide business partners support with departments outside of Finance, promoting a positive and problem-solving environment, and effective working relationships throughout the company.
• Other accounting initiatives and projects as assigned 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or MBA a plus
• Minimum 7 years of finance and/or accounting experience 
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced in Microsoft Office Excel; highly proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experienced in a financial module of an ERP such as Infor Syteline, NetSuite, MS Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, etc. Including ability to implement improvements in working process using less sophisticated ERP systems
• Ability to continuously improve processes, articulate reporting and synthesize the information, visual management to allow management to make effective decisions
• Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
• Ownership skills demonstrating initiative and drive
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Teamwork skill set and ability to build impactful working relationships with both internal and external customers and business partner

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer
• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk and occasionally kneel or squat
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• 10% Travel required occasionally