Staff Accountant - Operations

Kish Rigging is a long-established and well-respected leader in the field of entertainment rigging. Our employee-owned company has been responsible for the design, engineering, installation and operation of some of the largest and most complex temporary structural installations in the entertainment industry.

Our in-house accounting team oversees and facilitates all company financial and administrative operations, reporting, and compliance. In this role you will be part of the team, processing day-to-day financial transactions, preparing accurate reporting for management, and providing backup and support for other administration team members. This is a 100% on-site position in our Moorpark office. Remote work is not available for this position.

• General Ledger & Reporting:
  Post journal entries, reconcile GL accounts, prepare reports for management, and assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
• Reconciliations:
  Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, fixed asset accounts, and other accounts as needed
• Accounts Payable:
  Process vendor invoices and payments via check or electronic payment
• Accounts Receivable:
  Assist with processing client invoices, and accounts receivable follow-up and collections
• Payroll:
  Provide support, and if needed, backup to in-house payroll department
• Work-in-progress:
  Perform work-in-progress calculations and analysis
• Audit Compliance:
  Assist CFO with tasks associated with internal or external audits, as needed
• Analysis:
  Perform variance analysis, comparing actual results to budget and/or prior periods, as needed
• Tax Related:
  Process sales/use tax returns, 1099s, property taxes, and other informational returns as needed
• Administrative Operations:
  Provide occasional backup for administrative functions as needed, such as answering phones, collecting mail, and going to the post office

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree, with demonstrated ability and expertise in accounting
• Experience:
  
  4+ years of relevant work experience; payroll experience would be a plus
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and knowledge of accounting software (experience with Sage 100 / MAS 90 would be a plus)
• Accounting Knowledge:
  Solid understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and financial recordkeeping
• Attributes:
  Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, communication skills, and ability to meet strict deadlines

• Salary range: $36.00 - $40.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/AD&D insurance
• Participation in Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Opportunity to work with a passionate group of high achievers who are respected as leaders in their field

Our work is challenging and demands close attention to detail in a deadline driven environment. The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of skills, experience and drive.