Lead Senior Accountant

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 Job Snapshot
Location : 
Irvine, CA (map it!Map it!)
Base Pay : 
$75,000 - $95,000 /Year
Other Pay : 
Generous bonus which can exceed 30%
Employee Type : 
Full-Time
Industry : 
Other Great Industries
Manages Others : 
No
Job Type : 
Accounting
Finance
Strategy - Planning
Education : 
4 Year Degree
Experience : 
At least 5 year(s)
Travel : 
None
Relocation Covered : 
No
Post Date : 
5/28/2013
Contact Information
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LEADACCT
 Description

 

Lead Senior Accountant

Multi level position can be brought in at either the Staff or Senior level depending on experience.  Large department with wide breadth of responsibilities and opportunities.  Professionals of varying degrees of experience are encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

 

Very large and sophisticated multinational company.  Consumer driven, global market provider, well established in their industry with brand recognition and a leading supplier to consumers worldwide. Work with a dedicated professional staff with CPA and MBA backgrounds, minimal overtime, opportunities for progression, learning and contribution. 

There is a continued commitment to take care of the employees throughout the company and cultivate an environment of passion, vision, creativity, values and integrity.  Employees are treated with respect, individualism and appreciation.

Offered are great benefits such as medical, dental, & supplemental insurance programs, 401k program, paid overtime, generous bonus and a great working environment with competitive salary.

The company seeks a reliable, dynamic, self-motivated, professional. The company is looking for someone who is smart, hardworking, organized and detail oriented but also has the ability to look at the big picture.
 

The selected Lead Accountant will be responsible for contributing to a company-wide accounting function and maintaining a complete financial reporting service.  The Lead Accountant will be responsible for assisting in the completion of the month-end and year end close; prepare journal entries and review journal entries for multiple operating companies; manage timely and accurate preparation of monthly analysis and analysis of all balance sheet accounts; maintain the general ledger chart of accounts; review quarter-end/year end audit work papers, prepare reports/schedules and analysis for Financial Reporting Manager and assist on various strategic projects.

 

 Requirements

 

 

·          Candidates should have at least 5 or more years of hands-on work experience including experience in a medium to large size business performing month end close duties.  
 

·          BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline required 

 ·         Big 4 or National firm public accounting experience required
 

·          Experience in a corporate accounting setting utilizing best practices and sophisticated financial systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) a plus. 

 

·          Strong General Accounting skills and GAAP knowledge with experience in month end close through to financial statement preparation.
 

·          Proficiency in all MS Office applications, and advanced knowledge of Excel required. 
 

·          Must have the ability to prioritize workload and perform multiple tasks under quarter close deadlines.  
 

·          Candidates must have excellent communication skills (oral and written), the ability to interact with all levels of management through the organization and the initiative to get the job done.  
 

·          Must be a dedicated, team player looking to succeed and grow with the company and Accounting department.  
 

·          Must be a self-starter requiring little supervision or direction.
















































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