Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

GIA is the world's foremost authority in gemology. GIA is a global organization with headquarters located in Carlsbad, CA. GIA in Carlsbad boasts a 17-acre ocean view campus that accommodates approximately 800 of its 3,400 total employees worldwide. It offers many competitive health and commuter benefits that promote the well-being of its employees as well as that of the environment.

This position is located in Carlsbad, California at our corporate headquarters.

We offer competitive medical, dental, vision and matching 401-K plans. Paid vacation, sick and holidays, tuition assistance, commuter benefits.

On-site cafe - affordable custom breakfast and lunch meals and Starbucks drinks! Economic friendly services - electric vehicle charging stations on-site. Ergonomic assessments offered on-site and virtually.

JOB OVERVIEW

Responsible for providing accurate and timely financial statements on a monthly basis to the Executive Team, Department Heads, and Board of Governors, as well as, audited year-end financial statements and any other financial reports requested. This position has strong decision-making responsibilities related to the month-end procedures and is one of the technical liaisons for the Accounting and Finance department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees General Ledger responsibilities such as performing month-end account analysis and preparing reconciliations; reviewing general ledger activity; preparing, entering, and posting journal entries; and any other tasks deemed necessary to facilitate the month or year-end close process

Prepares monthly account reconciliations, including but not limited to fixed assets, inventory, prepaid expenses, and leases

Maintains, records, and reconciles fixed assets including the preparation of roll-forward activity

Maintains, records, and reconciles inventory including the preparation of roll-forward activity as well as period physical counts

Assists in the annual year-end audit, including preparing audit schedules, reviewing items gathered for audit and independently researching questions, and working with the external audit staff

Prepares monthly balance sheet analysis and presents to management

Prepares various reports as needed for 990 purposes

Resolves technical problems and answers questions

Trains, mentors, and coaches other accounting staff

Tests Workday applications for upgrades and implementations

Leads initiatives and provides recommendations to improve internal control procedures and efficiency of the operations of all domestic business units and evaluates these operations to ensure policies and procedures are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and ethical financial management practices

Performs other duties as assigned

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Advanced skills in Excel spreadsheets and word processing software required.

Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Strong understanding of the general ledger, month-end closing processes, and year-end audit process.

Excellent grammar, written, and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.

Knowledge and appreciation of key business concepts and requirements as applicable to a large academic, research, and / or laboratory facility.

Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools.

Knowledge and understanding of business research principles, processes, and techniques.

Strong computer skills utilizing software such as Microsoft Office Suite, e.g., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; and e-mail.

Ability to process computer data and format and generate reports.

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Able to research applicable Accounting pronouncements.

Ability to maintain and foster sensitivity and respect for a culturally diverse work environment.

Ability to display supportive behavior and communicate positively regarding department goals and objectives.

Ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of personalities to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.

4-5+ years of progressive accounting experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

CPA or eligibility to obtain CPA preferred.

Public accounting experience preferred.

Workday experience strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a designated professional office workstation and environment.

Extensive use of office equipment including computer, calculator, copier, fax, and other business-related machines and software.

May occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Range of Pay : $71-111K

An Equal Opportunity Employer All employment decisions are made without regard to unlawful considerations of race, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees.