Accountant

 Our client, a global seed technology company, is searching for an Accountant to join their team in Gilroy, CA. The Accountant will be responsible providing financial support to the North American business unit by driving effective financial processes with day-to-day analysis, supporting period end procedures and supporting local departments. Key areas of accountability are Fixed Assets/Project Accounting, Tax support and Capitol Management. RESPONSIBILITIES:Ensure period end reports, including accruals, R&D hours pre-payments, journals and WIP reviews, are prepared and posted in accordance with specified deadlines; review period end reports with Finance System and Strategic Business Partner/BUD including proposed solutions and improvements; create period end commentary; maintain Sage ledgersActively participate in capital management including tracking of invoices and forecasting; meet with managers to assure there is active input and transparency; prepare and maintain rolling overheads forecast with input from line managersApprovals for business unit include wire payments and check paymentsManage Fixed Assets and Project Accounting; perform all finance related actions for payroll; serve as back-up to payroll processingManage the standard costs as part of the inventory system; support wastage review project with productionConduct training for all new hires in regard to finance processes and proceduresTrack and update agency hours; monitor FTE’sMaintain accurate and up to date price list (including PNC’s) with selling pricesSupport KAM’s with submission of selling price formsManagement of credit cards including card issuance, appropriate limits and terminations of accessRaise and enter new/change customer (SOD)Day-to-day project support; T&T work with all mangers to free/schedule time for project involvementSupport budget holders in developing understanding of budgeting and forecasting processEnsure timely completion and review of balance sheet reconciliations and corresponding supporting information; create cash flow and balance sheet forecastsEnsure asset register is complete, accurate and supported by managing fixed asset rolling auditsEnsure accurate and timely completion and review of tax reporting; manage local tax reporting including quarterly reports, sales use, property taxes and 1099’s; maintain understanding of local tax regulations and requirementsLead preparation of year end information for internal and external auditors as well as ABF reporting packs; provide a detailed commentary to ensure all queries are answered in a clear and concise manner; prepare calendars and track critical datesIdentify and implement process improvements within the finance department to improve efficiency, demonstrate controls and provide cost savingsContinuously review financial controls, reporting and transaction processing routines across the NA sites taking into account levels of risk, adequacy of controls design and application and process efficiency; develop and implement improvements to these activities based on a value-added approachDESIRED PROFILE:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred or job history in Accounting field that equates to schoolingMinimum of 5 years demonstrable experience in the accounting field in private industryAnalysis experienceAdvanced computer skills in Excel; Intermediate PowerPointAble to learn internal systems such as Sage, PMS and QlikInterested in this Opportunity? Submit an Application Package by clicking on APPLY TO THIS POSITION.