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Senior AccountantCoastal Wave Recruiting • Las Vegas, NV, US
Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Coastal Wave Recruiting • Las Vegas, NV, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join their finance team. This role is critical in supporting the financial operations of a fast-paced wholesale distribution and manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing general ledger activities, cost accounting, inventory analysis, financial reporting, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes.

Reports to : Controller / CFO

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Accounting & Reporting

  • Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and support schedules.
  • Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes.
  • Maintain general ledger integrity and assist with internal and external audits.
  • Prepare financial statements and internal management reports.
  • Reconcile bank accounts and assigned general ledger accounts
  • Prepare miscellaneous business licenses and registration renewals
  • Prepare year-end and quarterly PBC (Prepared by Client) schedules in support of audits and reviews
  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes

Inventory & Cost Accounting

  • Analyze and reconcile inventory accounts across multiple warehouses and production sites.
  • Monitor inventory transactions, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
  • Support standard cost updates and variance analysis (material, labor, overhead).
  • Assist with periodic physical inventory and cycle counts.

    • Accounts Reconciliation & Compliance

  • Reconcile key balance sheet accounts such as inventory, accruals, and intercompany balances.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
  • Assist in tax filings, including sales and use tax reporting, property tax, Business License, and 1099s.

    • Fixed Assets Accounting

  • Maintain the fixed asset subledger, ensuring proper capitalization and classification per company policy and accounting standards (e.g., ASC 360 or ASC 842 if leases are involved).
  • Track acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and retirements of fixed assets.
  • Calculate and record monthly depreciation and amortization.
  • Reconcile the fixed asset subledger to the general ledger regularly.
  • Assist with physical asset inventories and tagging, ensuring asset existence and proper location tracking.
  • Review construction-in-progress (CIP) accounts and monitor timely capitalization of completed projects.
  • Ensure compliance with capitalization policies and proper recording of repairs vs. capital improvements

    • Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing and / or distribution industries.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting principles.
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage).
  • Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work across departments.

    • Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • 401K
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