Description

Key position for all month-end accounting activities for the Valencia Site.

• Leads month end close activities, including analysis for journal entry preparation while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Leads month end activities via communications and issue resolution, including bringing issues to management's attention before they affect productivity.
• Prepares and analyzes balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation with a focus on operational efficiencies and accounting compliance
• Analyzes and prepares communication of internal and external month end reporting (including standard reports and analytics.)
• Drives user support for systems/programs to both internal and external customers.
• Leads projects answering questions for internal and external customers and prepares ad hoc reports.
• Prioritizes workload as established by management and refocuses efforts to accomplish objectives independently, accurately and timely.
• Leads and/or participates in multiple projects, including the development of comprehensive project plans and completes assignments within established timelines.
• Maintains current desktop procedures for assigned responsibilities and ensures others are cross trained within the department.
• Leads workflow and system enhancement design and implementations, and ensures proper testing of related system revisions are within department standards.
• Leads Sarbanes Oxley testing and provides related schedules and support to internal and external auditors.
• Coordinate with Shared Services to drive accounting execution for AR & AP
• Will be trained as back-up to Finance & Accounting Generalist, Financial Analyst and Cost Accountant
• Special projects as required

Bachelor's or higher degree in Accounting or Finance 

• 2+ years accounting/finance experience in manufacturing environment; prior audit experience is strong plus 
• Strong knowledge of GAAP with ability to apply to real world situations; continue to keep abreast of latest FASB pronouncements 
• Strong analytical mind with the ability to research key accounting issues, conduct in-depth analysis and make recommendations on key accounting estimates 
• Prior experience performing or supporting Sarbanes-Oxley and SOX audits 

Skills:

• Highly detailed oriented and accurate; works with highest integrity and character 
• Should possess strong communication skills and can clearly articulate results and influence decision making through verbal, written, analytical, interpersonal communication and presentation skills 
• Experience driving process improvement & leveraging IT systems to drive automation and improve month-end close & other accounting activities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; intermediate to advance MS Excel user preferred; experience using OneStream reporting and other Business Intelligence/ Forecasting tools 
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives 
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines with conflicting priorities 

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