CPA Firm Experience Required
SUMMARY:
The Senior Accounting Manager will be a professional with strong accounting skills to be responsible for the firm accounting and a variety of financial functions including the month-end close, hands on day to day accounting operations (G/L and A/P), accounting research, and process improvements. The Accounting Manager is expected to function at a high level of expertise and competency and use sound judgment while producing consistent results. Problem solving and initiative, with a strong desire to analyze, investigate, and resolve are essential elements for success in this position. This position may also include Audit Services and or Client Accounting Services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ownership of the monthly accounting close.
- Review and/or preparation of monthly journal entries and supporting schedules/reconciliations, including areas such as accruals and A/P, payroll, bank, pre-paids, fixed assets, income tax and credit cards.
- P&L/Balance Sheet fluctuation analysis
- Bank Accounts and Purchase Order process management
- Participation in continuous process improvements to streamline, document, and automate processes as well as enhance internal controls
- Accounting research
- Perform all general ledger reconciliations
- Perform all journal entries and adjustments
- Oversee the A/R and A/P process
- Perform all fixed assets and depreciation schedules
- Bring books through close and financial statements
- Provide reporting to Partner group
- Responsible for all day at day accounting activities
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Ten plus years public accounting/ industry experience working in accounting
- BA/BS in Accounting, Finance or related field
- CPA License preferred but not required
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls
- Strong ability to meet and exceed deadlines
- Manage multiple items at once and meet and exceed expectations
- Experience with multiple accounting systems
- Strong organizational skills
- Part-time or Full-time
OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Solid attention to detail with excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Able to multi-task and manage conflicting priorities while resolving problems quickly.
- Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
About Wheeler:
We’re not your typical CPA firm. Yes, we provide audit, tax, consulting, and technology services to a wide range of clients― but we do it differently. We’ve got the dynamic culture of a startup, with the stability and reputation of company of nearly four decades. We’re creative. We’re problem solvers. We’re calculated risk takers. We believe in having a healthy life-work balance, giving back to our community, and having fun. Consistently named a “Best Accounting Firms to Work For” by Accounting Today, we strive to create a unique and rewarding environment for our team.
Location:
San Jose or Watsonville, California
Please e-mail resume and cover letter to resumes@wheelercpa.com