Senior Staff Accountant

Summary

The Staff Accountant reports directly to the Assistant Controller and is responsible for financial reporting, general accounting activity related to the month-end closing process, variance analysis, annual audit, and related duties as assigned.

Job Description

• Prepare and post accurate revenue and other assigned journal entries in a timely manner for assigned accounts/functions, including accrual estimates
• Timely analyze accounts and activity within to ensure that all material entries are booked timely and correctly, including financing and related interest calculations
• Responsible for completing required tasks to fulfill the month end close by the 5th business day
• Generate monthly reports for monthly executive deliverables
• Review and ensure consistency of data between data originating from source/subsidiary systems not integrated with general ledger software (e.g. customer billing and fleet management)
• Effectively communicate and interact with operations to ensure timely information and data flow in support of a timely close
• Complete account reconciliations in a timely manner following the monthly close and make related adjusting entries as needed
• Look for process improvement opportunities and make recommendations to management
• Maintain process policies and procedures to prevent inaccuracies
• Work with the finance team to answer questions related to journal entries
• Assist repair shops with parts inventory analysis
• Mentor, train and develop staff accountants
• Provide supporting schedules and information needed for the annual financial audit
• Performs other related duties, as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or any other related field
• 5+ years' experience in accounting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in public accounting

Salary: $84,081.00 - $110,000.00/year

Benefits:

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Career plan
• Recognition programs
• Professional development learning
• An exceptional work environment

Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran