Staff Accountant 3 (44421)

About the position

As the largest machine tool builder in the western world, we need world-class talent in all of our departments. And we're not just looking for people for the production floor. Haas is a very vertically integrated company, with a wide range of high-tech career opportunities available. The Staff Accountant 3 provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data and preparing reports for companies. Utilizing hands-on accounting experience and an in-depth understanding of accounting principles and company practices, Staff Accountant 3 performs complex accounting activities and financial analyses.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing complex financial reports and records.
• Making recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets and expenditures.
• Reviewing journal entries of junior accountants to ensure accuracy.
• Training and mentoring junior staff.
• Performing variance analyses and preparing account reconciliations.
• Assisting with financial and tax audits.
• Documenting and monitoring internal controls in support of auditing team.
• Coordinating more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and finance team or with other departments.
• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet account schedules, and other reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guides clerical staff in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results.
• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
• Audits contracts, purchase orders, and advises changes as per accounting principles to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
• Responsible for monthly and year-end closing of the general ledger including preparation of journal entries.
• Responsible for maintaining ERP accounting system, backup control, and scanning of computer generated reports and statements.
• May lead and coordinate activities of other lower level accountants, and or clerical workers performing accounting tasks. Assists the Manager in training of Staff Accountant 1 and 2.
• Prepares monthly bank reconciliation for all accounts; verifies accuracy of bank statements and resolves questions or problems; maintains integrity of cash balances and cash flow systems.
• Responsible for review/auditing of payroll.
• Maintains fixed asset records and control; determines depreciation terms/rates to apply to capitalized items; prepares quarterly use tax and annual property tax returns for review by Manager.
• Assist the Manager in coordination of audits and preparation of schedules and documents for outside auditors.
• Maintains other accounts and performs other accounting duties as required or as requested by the Manager.
• Review accuracy of accounts payable/receivables miscellaneous invoices prepared for payment.
• Review general ledger account coding assigned to Purchase Orders and each miscellaneous invoice from vendors.
• Review accuracy of credit memos prepared for customers.
• Assist accounts payable and receivable staff in problems resolution.

Requirements

• Staff Accountant 3 must demonstrate expert knowledge of accounting principles and familiarity with GAAP.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Knowledge of Corporate Finance.
• Solid research and reporting skills.
• Experienced with SFAS rules.
• Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines.
• High level of confidentiality.
• Data entry skills.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with SAP ERP systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license

Benefits

• Salary Range: $36.00 - $61.00/ Hr.
• 100% On-Site in Oxnard, CA