SR. ACCOUNTING ANALYST
LOCATION:
San Diego, CA – Hybrid
SCHEDULE:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
DURATION:
7-month contract
PAY:
54-59 USD per hour
Job Responsibilities:
In this role, you will support day-to-day accounting operations, with a focus on manufacturing costing, excess and obsolete (E&O) reserves, gross margin analysis, and duties and freight accruals. Key responsibilities include:
· Supporting accounting operations and financial reporting activities, including:
o Performing month-end account analyses and reconciliations.
o Preparing and posting journal entries.
o Conducting quarterly account reviews.
o Supporting manufacturing costing and variance analysis.
· Performing cost accounting activities, including manufacturing variance capitalization, E&O reserves, gross margin analysis, and duties and freight accruals.
· Participating in user acceptance testing (UAT) for designated areas as part of an ERP upgrade.
· Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support critical projects and meet business objectives.
· Ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting policies and requirements.
Essential Duties and Job Functions:
· Perform detailed month-end account analyses and reconciliations to support accurate financial reporting.
· Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with applicable accounting policies.
· Conduct quarterly account reviews and identify and resolve discrepancies.
· Support manufacturing cost accounting activities and analyze manufacturing variances.
· Perform manufacturing variance capitalization activities.
· Calculate and maintain excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory reserves.
· Perform gross margin analysis and investigate significant variances.
· Record and reconcile accruals related to duties and freight.
· Support the protection of company assets through accurate accounting, reconciliation, and review processes.
· Participate in ERP upgrade user acceptance testing for designated functional areas.
· Collaborate with accounting, finance, operations, and other functional groups to expedite completion of critical projects.
· Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to implementation efforts.
· Ensure accounting activities are performed accurately and within established deadlines.
· Maintain compliance with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements, and applicable company policies and procedures.
Knowledge & Skills:
· Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
· Knowledge of US GAAP.
· Knowledge and understanding of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
· Meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
· Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks under accelerated deadlines.
· Strong organizational and time-management skills.
· Process improvement mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for greater efficiency.
· Ability to work effectively within a team and collaborate with cross-functional groups.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
· Self-directed with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team environment.
· Ability to adapt to changing priorities and dynamic business requirements.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
· Experience with SAP or an equivalent ERP system is a plus.
Education & Experience:
· Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
· Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree.
· Alternatively, 6 years of related experience with a Master's degree, or 3 years of related experience with a PhD, or equivalent work experience.
· Experience in accounting, cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or a related field.
· Experience with SAP or another ERP system preferred.
· CPA certification is a plus.
· Relevant industry accounting experience is a plus.
· Experience with US GAAP and SOX requirements preferred.
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