Area Accountant (California Remote)

Overview

This role involves performing accounting activities to record, analyze, and monitor financial information with general direction. The Area Accountant prepares financial reports ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting policies. The position may serve as a resource for accounting and administrative staff and encompasses a broad range of accounting duties.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries and document business transactions.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly operational performance reports, exercising discretion and judgment on significant matters.
• Assist the Area Controller in maintaining proper internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policies, Sarbanes-Oxley, and other statutory requirements.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and statistical data; analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policy.
• May assist in managing accounting personnel and provide direction to various accounting functional areas including invoice processing, billing, cash receipts, work order processing, credit analysis, receivable collections, month-end close, journal entries, statistical data, and payroll.
• Support the Area Controller during annual budgeting and interim forecasting processes; assist with analytical reviews.
• Support accounting aspects of capital expenditures, transfers, and retirements.
• Assist with periodic financial audits including internal audits, external audits, and peer reviews.
• Provide support and respond to information requests from corporate departments (accounting, tax, treasury, IT, HR, sales, environmental compliance, legal) as well as regional and area field financial management.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience in accounting.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to research and follow up on non-standard situations to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Effective and professional interpersonal communication skills across various organizational levels and with external customers and vendors.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Capability to complete projects and assignments with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively within a team environment.
• Experience with general ledger software and other industry-standard programs.
• Experience with Oracle accounting software.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $71,400.00 to $98,100.00, depending on the hiring location.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

Location

This position is based in the United States. Specific locality will influence the pay range.