Accountant
Irvine
Finance & Operations /
Full Time /
Hybrid
The Accountant role will support key accounting functions, primarily responsible for the day-to-day accounts payable processes and various month-end close processes. The role will be the first point of contact for vendors and employees managing the shared AP email alias. The role will be responsible for daily AP processing (including vendor bills, corporate credit card transactions, employee expense reports, and supporting documentation), ensuring accurate payment preparation. Additionally, the Accountant will prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, perform financial analysis, and other tasks to support the financial close process and business operations . Working closely with the Finance and Operations team, this role will contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and financial compliance efforts, including internal and external audits. The role also involves supporting the preparation of tax filings and supporting the financial close process to meet reporting deadlines. This position requires strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to enhance accounting operations.
Responsibilities
- Ownership of the day-to-day AP function, including managing AP email alias.
- Support month-end close process by preparing journal entries (including accrued expenses, deferred rent, and prepaid amortizations), GL reconciliations, and financial analysis.
- Work closely with the Finance and Operations team in managing month-/quarter-/year-end close processes in line with close schedule and deadlines.
- Support daily and weekly cash functions, including payment preparation recording and reconciling of all bank accounts for the subsidiary.
- Partner cross-functionally proposing accounting process improvements (automating reconciliations, report preparation, and review of accounting transactions).
- Support preparation of tax filings such as sales tax, property tax, business tax, business license, and income tax.
- Support financial compliance (Internal and External Audit, Controls, and Procedures).
- Perform additional finance and accounting responsibilities as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
- 2-4 years of accounting experience, preferably some experience within a Big 4 or regional accounting firm.
- Mix of both operational and technical accounting knowledge with emphasis on operational day-to-day accounting.
- Ability to understand systems and be able to propose process improvements.
- A high level of proficiency with Excel.
- A high level of proficiency with NetSuite (or other ERP system).
- External and/or Internal audit support experience.
- US GAAP and FASB regulations knowledge.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to independently and efficiently research.
- Experience working independently within a fast-paced environment, with multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to research discrepancies and solve problems.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferred in Finance, Business, Accounting or similar).
$75,000 - $90,000 a year
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