This is a regular, full-time exempt position reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager.
Position Summary
The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the general ledger accounting team in a variety of functions and various aspects of the monthly close process. This position is also responsible for preparation and filing of multi-state sales and use tax returns.
Detailed Responsibilities
- Assist with the monthly close process including preparation of monthly journal entries, account reconciliations and the preparation and analysis of financial statements.
- Prepare month-end reporting and accounting package for review by the Controller and CFO.
- Responsible for consolidations, foreign currency translations, income tax and commission accounting.
- Assist with systems implementation including systems for accounts payable workflow and commission management.
- Assist with accounting for trade receivables and payables.
- Prepare analysis and reconciliation of sales tax accounts.
- Prepare and file multi-state sales and use returns utilizing outsourced return preparer.
- Answer notices and assessments from state and local taxing jurisdictions.
- Assist with SOX compliance process including updating narratives, testing, maintaining and updating corporate accounting policies and maintaining the chart of accounts.
- Work closely with external auditors and assist with the preparation of schedules for both quarterly reviews and annual audits.
- Calculation and distribution of monthly sales commission reports.
- Various ad hoc projects as needed.
Requirements
- BA or BS in Accounting or Business Administration.
- Experience in a public accounting firm (Big 4 preferred).
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of related work experience.
- Must have extensive computer experience, more specifically with Excel and enterprise accounting systems.
- Flexibility and ability to work independently.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills and detail-oriented attitude.
- Strong people skills, ability to work well with all levels within the organization.
- Personal attributes should include a high level of motivation, ability to multi-task, the ability to take initiative in problem, and the enjoyment of a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
Please send your cover letter and resume, Attention: Human Resources Department, to resumes@scilearn.com or fax 510.874.1877.
Please no phone calls!
We are located near the 12th Street Downtown Oakland BART station. See map and directions.
