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Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Accounting Specialist 3s for a contract opportunity in Rancho Cordova, CA.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The Specialist, General Ledger Accounting will report to the Manager, General Accounting and will be part of the team responsible for providing rapid and high-quality financial information. This position addresses a multitude of accounting activities including monthly general ledger and overhead closings, balance sheet and income statement flux analysis, quarterly review and year-end audit preparation and SOX processes under tight close and reporting deadlines.
Essential Functions:
Supporting monthly financial close and reporting, including:
Preparing monthly journal entries, including entries related to sub-ledger postings (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cost Ledger and Fixed Assets), leasing activities, rent, deferred cost, reserves, IT accruals and various cost reclassifications.
Review and disposition of postings to the interface and sub-ledger clearing accounts.
Processing monthly manual cost adjustments for recurring items including lease expense and severance or retention payments.
Processing (manual cost adjustments) for non-recurring charges, including those that post incorrectly into our ledger from sub-ledgers or interfaces. This may require collaboration with the Project Cost Accounting team and others within Finance to properly and timely resolve.
Preparing month-end accruals
Preparing account reconciliations, including verifying that reconciling items are timely investigated and resolved.
Preparing monthly and quarterly reporting corporate supplementary schedules.
Preparing variance analysis as requested by management to support quarterly analytical reviews and/or monthly financial reviews.
Supporting the accounting control environment, by:
Preparing and providing support of audit requests for external, internal and DCAA audits
Evaluating SOX process documentation and supporting the annual SOX walkthrough and testing efforts.
Recommending and implementing continuous process improvements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE) General ledger accounting (preparing journal entries and account reconciliations).
Financial analysis (i.e. - account and variance analysis).
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Independent, self-motivated individual with strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Ability to effectively communicate with various levels of personnel and to work in a team environment.
Ability to make decisions and exercise some independent action in the completion of job duties
Familiarity with Oracle EBS
Experience auditing financial statements
Experience working in the accounting organization for a public company
CPA, MBA or CMA
REQUIRED EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
Education MUST be accredited**
WORK HOURS 9/80
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.
For more information, please apply or contact:
Leila Morrow x232
Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.
Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
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