Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant reporting to the General Ledger Manager, works independently with little management oversight. The role prepares journal entries, reconciles accounts from the general ledger, and prepares month-end reports; is also responsible for high-level journal entries, also performs reconciliation of complex ledger accounts. The position also conducts the month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing procedures including SEC reporting. Responsibilities Assist in the month-end and year-end closing procedures, including posting of journal entries into the general ledger system. 25% Assist with the preparation of quarter-end closings; assist in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with accounting guidelines and US GAAP, as well as in the preparation of working papers for quarterly and annual audits as well as SEC reporting. 25% Perform reconciliation of accounts from the general ledger; creating monthly and ad hoc reports. 15% Prepare complex financial reports in a timely and accurate manner and completes individual analytical projects in a satisfactory manner given abstract project guidelines. 5% Research and correct reconciling items shown on GL reconciliations. 30% Qualifications Education: Required: Bachelor; Finance or Accounting Preferred: Master/Advanced; MBA Languages: Required: English Work Experience: Required: 1 - 2 years experience in public accounting. Proficiency with MS Office (Excel and Access). Knowledge of internal control processes, Sarbanes Oxley and related reporting requirements, working knowledge of GAAP, knowledge of COSO framework for internal controls. Preferred: Experience with Windows-based accounting software (MAS9). Position Title Staff Accountant II Location CA - Mission Valley Category Finance Position Status Full time