Staff Accountant (San Diego)

Staff Accountant will primarily be responsible for applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare journal entries, account reconciliations and financial reports. Analyze financial reports and accruals to ensure completeness and accuracy. Identify issues or inefficiencies and recommend solutions. Position reports to the Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities

Assist with documentation of Standard Operating Procedures. Ensure that all processes are in line with the existing SOPs.

Assist with external audit requests ensuring timely completion of quarterly and year-end audits.

Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.

Manage all aspects of Fixed Assets function; ensures assets in FAS system are being depreciated or amortized in the appropriate asset category with the correct lives; Monitor balances in Capitalized Items in Process(CIP) to ensure assets are being transferred from CIP to FAS system to begin depreciating when projects are completed and in service.

Participate in or manage accounting / finance related projects as assigned. Work on identifying efficiency and risk opportunities to be implemented on a short and long-term basis.

Perform reconciliations of general ledger accounts including researching and proposing journal entries to correct identified reconciling items and explaining variances between one period to the next. Correlation between income and balance sheet is required as a part of the reconciliation process.

Prepare journal entries accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation to record periodic activity in the GL for assigned entities.

Process monthly elimination entries for financial reporting consolidation. Record and reconcile all investment, intercompany and OCI accounts (including the cumulative CTA adjustments).

Work closely with the Manager in reviewing and identifying ways to increase efficiency or improve processes on a continuous basis.

Education

Required : Bachelor; Finance or Accounting

Language

Required : English

Experience

Required : 1-3 years Accounting experience including month end / year end close. Proficiency with MS Office (Excel and Word). Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills; Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; Motivated, self-starter, team player.

Preferred : Public Accounting or Corporate accounting experience. Experience with Windows-based accounting software (MAS90), FAS..

Starting Compensation

Annual Salary : $68,640.00 - $73,699.00 (Amount based on office location, relevant experience, skills, and competencies)

If you are wondering why you should work for us, here is something to help you decide :

Pay and Bonuses : Earn a competitive salary. All employees are eligible for monthly incentives or annual bonus.

Career Progression : Grow at MCM with paid training and development programs including our very own MCM Academy as well as a promote-from-within philosophy.

Reward and Recognition : We are committed to honoring great results ranging from informal accolades to formal company-wide awards and prizes like all-inclusive vacations.

Tuition Assistance : Pursue a degree or coursework related to your current role, or the role you are striving for.

Healthcare Insurance : Take advantage of comprehensive healthcare plans and options to ensure your continued health, plus fitness membership reimbursements, weight watchers, our wellness rewards Program and more.

Volunteering Opportunities : Enjoy up to eight hours of paid time off each year to volunteer. We also offer volunteer grants and matching financial donations, up to US$ 2,500 per employee annually.

Retirement Savings : Build a strong financial foundation and reach your goals for the future. With all the effort you invest in us, were proud to invest in you.

New Family Support : Celebrate your new arrival with company paid leave, new parent flex time, and child back-up care options.

Team-building : Enjoy experiences that inspire bonds with your colleagues through a wide range of company-sponsored team-building events, such as holiday celebrations and department outings.

Work-Life Balance : Enjoy paid and floating holidays, as well as generous paid-time-off.

Our compensation and benefits programs were created with an Employee-First Approach focused on supporting, developing, and recognizing YOU. We offer a wide array of wellness and mental health initiatives, support volunteerism, and environmental efforts, encourage employee education through leadership training, skill-building, and tuition reimbursements, and always strive to provide promotion opportunities from within.

About Us

Headquartered in the United States, Encore Capital Group (Encore) is a publicly traded international specialty finance company operating in various countries around the globe. Through our businesses - such as Midland Credit Management and Cabot Credit Management - we help consumers to restore their financial health as we further our Mission of creating pathways to economic freedom. Our commitment to building a positive workplace culture and a best-in-class employee experience have earned us accolades including Great Place to Work certifications in many geographies where we operate. If you have a passion for helping others and thrive at a company that values innovation, inclusion and excellence, then Encore Capital Group is the right place for you.

Encore Capital Group and all of its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected under applicable law.