Senior Accountant

Position Overview

Ledgent Finance & Accounting's client is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Accountant to join their team in California. This is a pivotal role within the finance department, responsible for overseeing revenue-related accounting tasks and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounting or finance, with a focus on revenue recognition and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day revenue-related accounting tasks, ensuring accurate and timely revenue recognition.
• Oversee preparation and review of monthly financial statements, maintaining attention to detail and compliance with accounting principles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy of financial data and compliance with internal controls.
• Ensure timely and accurate recognition of revenue according to company policies and applicable accounting standards (e.g., ASC 606).
• Review sales contracts, service agreements, and customer invoices to ensure proper revenue recognition.
• Maintain and update revenue schedules, ensuring accuracy in recognizing recurring and non-recurring revenue.
• Monitor and review customer payments and account balances, assisting with billing and following up on outstanding receivables.
• Prepare reports detailing revenue trends, billing information, and collection status.
• Record daily revenue transactions in the general ledger, ensuring proper coding and classification.
• Collaborate with sales, billing, and operations teams to address discrepancies related to revenue or customer accounts.
• Lead and manage the month-end close process, ensuring accurate recording and reconciliation of revenue transactions.
• Perform variance analysis on revenue performance versus budget or forecast.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of revenue-related accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and internal controls related to revenue and billing.
• Support preparation of monthly financial statements and provide revenue-related information to senior leadership.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary revenue-related documentation and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in accounting or finance, focusing on revenue recognition, accounts receivable, or financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., NETSUITE, Oracle, SAP, Floqast, Concur), Microsoft Excel, and familiarity with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, ASC 606).
• Strong ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide insights into revenue performance.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, especially when managing revenue recognition and reconciliations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Required Work Hours

Monday - Friday, first shift

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience, knowledge, skills, education, and location.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability, 401K Matching, Flexible Work Hours, Tuition Reimbursement, and more.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
• Employee recognition program and engagement events throughout the year.

Additional Details

The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $113,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.