Sr Accounting Analyst

SR. ACCOUNTING ANALYST

LOCATION:

San Diego, CA – Hybrid

SCHEDULE:

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

DURATION: 7-month contract

PAY: 54-59 USD per hour

In this role, you will support day-to-day accounting operations, with a focus on manufacturing costing, excess and obsolete (E&O) reserves, gross margin analysis, and duties and freight accruals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting accounting operations and financial reporting activities, including:
  • Performing month-end account analyses and reconciliations.
  • Preparing and posting journal entries.
  • Conducting quarterly account reviews.
  • Supporting manufacturing costing and variance analysis.
• Performing cost accounting activities, including manufacturing variance capitalization, E&O reserves, gross margin analysis, and duties and freight accruals.
• Participating in user acceptance testing (UAT) for designated areas as part of an ERP upgrade.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support critical projects and meet business objectives.
• Ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting policies and requirements.

• Perform detailed month-end account analyses and reconciliations to support accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with applicable accounting policies.
• Conduct quarterly account reviews and identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Support manufacturing cost accounting activities and analyze manufacturing variances.
• Perform manufacturing variance capitalization activities.
• Calculate and maintain excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory reserves.
• Perform gross margin analysis and investigate significant variances.
• Record and reconcile accruals related to duties and freight.
• Support the protection of company assets through accurate accounting, reconciliation, and review processes.
• Participate in ERP upgrade user acceptance testing for designated functional areas.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, operations, and other functional groups to expedite completion of critical projects.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to implementation efforts.
• Ensure accounting activities are performed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Maintain compliance with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements, and applicable company policies and procedures.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of US GAAP.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks under accelerated deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Process improvement mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for greater efficiency.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and collaborate with cross-functional groups.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and dynamic business requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP or an equivalent ERP system is a plus.

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Alternatively, 6 years of related experience with a Master's degree, or 3 years of related experience with a PhD, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in accounting, cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or a related field.
• Experience with SAP or another ERP system preferred.
• CPA certification is a plus.
• Relevant industry accounting experience is a plus.
• Experience with US GAAP and SOX requirements preferred.