Senior Accounting Manager

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