Senior Accountant

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Location: Irvine, CA 92612

Essential Functions

• Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies. This includes balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and other financial reports.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts. Monitor budget variances and provide explanations for significant deviations.
• Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy of financial data. Identify and address control weaknesses or deficiencies.
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits and provide necessary documentation and explanations. Address audit findings and implement recommendations as needed.
• Collaborate with tax professionals to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax regulations. Prepare and file tax returns and assist with tax planning strategies.
• Conduct financial analysis to support business decisions, such as investment opportunities, cost reduction initiatives, and pricing strategies. Provide insights into key financial metrics and trends.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in accounting procedures and systems. Implement changes to streamline workflows and increase efficiency.
• Provide guidance and training to junior accounting staff on accounting principles, software tools, and best practices.
• Maintaining financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts.
• Perform various complex account analyses and reconciliation.
• Assisting the accounting manager as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies/Skills

• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to stay organized and problem solve in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of multi-tasking and working with tight deadlines in mind
• Ability to articulate issues, problem solve and analyze with creative and outside of the box thinking
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with internal and external partners; ability to convey findings in a concise and comprehensive manner
• Ability to manage a working pipeline with multiple different product types at one time
• Effective organization and time management skills
• Capability to build trusting relationships internally and externally and elicit confidence by demonstrating reliability
• Team player with the ability to work effectively in a cooperative and diverse environment
• Capacity to analyze processes, support change and think operationally and strategically to achieve business goals
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office Suite

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required;
• Experience in public accounting strongly preferred
• Active or inactive CPA license preferred, but not required
• Real estate finance and related financial services industry experience a plus
• Minimum of 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including both public and private

Accessibility:

• At Archwest, we will provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please just let us know by contacting us at [email protected].