Senior Accounting Analyst: Remote

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring a Senior Accounting Analyst.

Position Type: Contract

Duration: 06 Months

Location: Santa Monica, CA 90404 (Remote)

As a(n) Senior Accounting Analyst you will:

Major purpose:

• The Senior Accounting Analyst will assist in performing month-end general ledger close activities.
• These activities include preparation of journal entries and monthly reconciliations as well as other ad hoc analyses and audit requests.
• The position requires working closely with Corporate Accounting, Business Units, and other financial teams to meet reporting deadlines.
• This person will be challenged to apply critical thinking and analytical skills along with disciplined project management experience to meet tight deadlines and evolving business needs.
• This opportunity will appeal to someone who thrives in a fast paced, growing company.
• The ability to multi-task and think outside the box is a must for this position.
• The candidate must be able to work well independently as well as in a highly collaborative team environment.

Major functions:

• Prepare journal entries with supporting backup, ensuring that correct account codes are utilized, and transactions are accurately explained and supported.
• Ensure that assigned general ledger accounts are properly reconciled, reconciling items are cleared timely and any issues are communicated / handled appropriately to avoid misstatements of financial information.
• Develop a level of expertise in business operations to understand their impact on accounting transactions.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting for assigned areas, allowing managers to make informed business decisions.
• Suggest process improvements to maximize utilization of Oracle or other automation to ensure efficiencies are maximized.
• Assist the Manager in ensuring the timeliness of the general ledger close for month-end and quarter-end and in addressing ad hoc or special reporting requests.
• Work with other department personnel - Operations, Supply Chain, AP, Purchasing, Business Unit Finance, etc. - to ensure a high level of accuracy of information, while ensuring efficiencies are maximized in processing time.
• Ensure that the financial results of are accurately reported from an external reporting perspective, in accordance with GAAP, and in compliance with all SEC and Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
• Support the external audit team to ensure all information is provided in a timely and accurate manner during quarterly reviews and annual audit.
• Assist in growth of Accounting Group through self-development and teamwork, including the ability to cross train in other areas.