Senior Accountant

7 days ago

Seal Beach, California, United States WestEd Full time
About WestEd

WestEd is a community of over 1,400 researchers, practitioners, consultants, and administrative professionals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. We are committed to making a qualitative difference in the lives of youth, children, and adults. Our mission is to improve equitable outcomes for individuals from infancy through adulthood by conducting and applying research, developing evidence-based solutions, and providing consulting services across the country in both rural and urban communities.

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our accounting team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The Senior Accountant will collaborate with the Assistant Controller and act as a liaison between various operational facets within our organization, including finance, contracts department, and divisions.

Responsibilities
  • Collaborate and assist in reviewing various financial reports for quarterly board meeting materials, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Identify areas for process improvement within the accounting function.
  • Develop and implement strategies to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
  • Generate and review delta reports in business intelligence on contracts to monitor statuses.
  • Perform various general ledger account reconciliations.
  • Assist in the review of various financial reporting to funders, including cost match reporting.
  • Assist in coordinating desktop audits and grants monitoring reviews conducted by funders.
  • Carry out complex cost reimbursements billing as necessary.
  • Assist in the month-end and year-end financial closing in the Costpoint system.
  • Provide all-around accounting assistance, spanning AP/AR/Payroll and operational improvement initiatives.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 3+ years of experience in general ledger reconciliations.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, including GASB, GAAP, and Uniform Guidance.
  • Experience in using Costpoint accounting system.
  • Strong understanding of contract terms and conditions, financial processes, and system integrations.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with complex spreadsheets and formulas.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
What We Offer
  • 15% contribution toward retirement effective day 1 of employment.
  • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • All health/welfare benefits are effective first of the month following hire date.
  • PTO: 3 weeks' vacation (increases to 4 weeks beginning the 4th year of employment), paid holidays, and 12 days paid sick leave per year.
  • Life Insurance: value of 3x gross salary.
  • Opportunities for annual merit-based performance increases + annual incentives.
  • Professional development opportunities & mentorship program.

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