Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Long Beach,CA

The Staff Accountant has a very active and critical role in the accounting month closing process, with responsibility to calculate, analyze and record journal entries and transactions, as well as support the accounting reconciliation process. The role reports to the Controller and will also assist in various Finance duties through the month and will play an active role in understanding and helping improve processes and report performance from projects.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Preparation and posting of monthly journal entries including accruals, adjustments, allocations, prepaids, according to monthly close schedule

• Working across multiple branches/locations

• Assist with post close reporting and analysis

• Perform account reconciliations

• Assist with the preparation of month end reporting

• Provide backup support for finance and accounting functions as required

• Support special projects as necessary

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar

• 2 - 4 years of relevant accounting experience

• Work requires initiative and the ability to analyze complex accounting documents to improve processes and reporting.

• Should be familiar with accounting systems

• Exposure to ERP financial systems preferred

• Must possess strong computer skills overall, including the ability to navigate between different systems. Requires experience and competency working with Excel.

• Work requires the ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple task environments.

• Must be able to work independently or as part of a team while enhancing personal and departmental performance

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

(The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk, and/or reach above shoulders.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Working Environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

BrandSafway is an equal opportunity employer and considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Safway is also an E-Verify participant.

The above statements reflect the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

Job Ref: 139385

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