Senior Accountant

1 month ago

Torrance, United States DYNAMIC RESEARCH INC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description
The Company:
Dynamic Research Inc. (DRI) has played a pivotal role in the development of safer vehicles through vehicle dynamics, ADAS and suspension system testing, human factors research, or pioneering test products. DRI is subsidiary of the AB Dynamics Group, which is an exciting UK listed company that is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of advanced testing and development solutions for the global automotive industry. DRI has two locations: the main office is in Torrance, CA and the test track is near Bakersfield, CA.
Job Overview:
This position will be based at DRI located in Torrance, CA.  Working collaboratively with the finance team, this role is responsible for ensuring the efficient, accurate and timely delivery of daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly assigned accounting operations. Specifically, you will maintain and control the general ledger accounts and business transactions of the company by applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including analytical work and thorough review of financial records. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will also play a vital role in accounting and calculating the value of the company's inventory. This includes handling a variety of Inventory & General Ledger responsibilities as well as the responsibility of providing organizational leaders with accurate, timely financial information for decision-making purposes.
Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned as required

  • Ensure business transactions are reported in accordance with accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
  • Lead month-end and year-end closing processes including balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, journal entries to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
  •  Assist with Fixed Asset schedules including depreciation, disposals and roll forwards.
  • Lead Accounts payable and accounts receivable.
  •  Investigate and resolve reconciling items: Bank, credit cards, accounts receivables, Deposit in transit, etc.
  • Prepare journal entries and reconciliations which should encompass proper supporting documentation.
  •  Collaborate with the finance team to contribute to the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Collaborate with other teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
  •  Assist with bookkeeping, monthly closing process, and sales tax preparation / management.
  • Gather and analyze cost data, including product costs, labor costs, overhead expenses, and variances.

  • Responsible for reviewing supply chain physical inventory processes / cycle count program, and managing inventory adjustments in the G/L
  • Manage the preparation of cost / inventory related journal entries for month-end, quarter and year-end close.
  •  Completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations related to inventory.
  • Prepare regular cost reports and present findings to management and provide cost- related insights and assist in setting cost-related targets.
  • Collaborate with Accounts Payable on all adjustments based on Good Receipt / Invoice Receipt / Purchase Order
  • Evaluate process deficiencies, formulate corrective action plans, and develop process improvements and / or procedural controls while leveraging systems and relationships with others within the organization.
  • Work in conjunction with supply chain to provide inventory forecasts and actuals comparisons, aging and turns.
  • File Sales & Use Tax Returns
  • Coordinate and support internal and external audits, providing documentation, explanations, and assistance as needed to ensure audit readiness and compliance.
  • Assist management in reporting and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Behaviors:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
  • In depth knowledge of GAAP
  • 5+ years related experience (General Accounting, Cost Accounting, Inventory Analysis)
  • Experience with cost accounting in a manufacturing, engineering, product assembly, distribution type industry is ideal
  • Experience in filing sales and use tax returns
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
  • 2+ years experience with QuickBooks
  • Experience with Fishbowl preferred, but not mandatory
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
  • Detail oriented, with strong organizational and analytical skills 
  • Superior problem solving and communication skills
  • Capacity to work independently and collaboratively
  • A genuine curiosity about your work.
Competencies: 
  • Job Knowledge- Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keeps job knowledge current.
  • Sense of Urgency – Meets deadlines, establishes appropriate priority, gets the job done in a timely manner
  • Decision Making – Able to reach decisions, takes thoughtful approach when considering options, seeks input from others, makes difficult decisions
  • Ethics- Honest, accountable, maintains confidentiality
  • Follow up/Responsiveness – Follows up in a timely manner, is available to external and internal members, responds in an effective and professional manner
Why the AB Dynamics Group?

Our Mission is to empower our customers to accelerate the development of vehicles that are safer, more efficient and have less impact on the environment. We lead through engineering innovation and technology; our Vision is to provide world class innovative automation and vehicle application solutions created sustainably with passion by our people, delivering excellent products and services to our partners.

We set ourselves ambitious objectives and strive to work by our Values of Customers, People, Diversity, Innovation, Excellence and Responsibility. We are an equal employer opportunity. 

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