SR. ACCOUNTING ANALYST

LOCATION: San Diego, CA – Hybrid

SCHEDULE: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

DURATION: 7-month contract

PAY: 54-59 USD per hour

Job Responsibilities:

In this role, you will support day-to-day accounting operations, with a focus on manufacturing costing, excess and obsolete (E&O) reserves, gross margin analysis, and duties and freight accruals. Key responsibilities include:

· Supporting accounting operations and financial reporting activities, including:

o Performing month-end account analyses and reconciliations.

o Preparing and posting journal entries.

o Conducting quarterly account reviews.

o Supporting manufacturing costing and variance analysis.

· Performing cost accounting activities, including manufacturing variance capitalization, E&O reserves, gross margin analysis, and duties and freight accruals.

· Participating in user acceptance testing (UAT) for designated areas as part of an ERP upgrade.

· Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support critical projects and meet business objectives.

· Ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting policies and requirements.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

· Perform detailed month-end account analyses and reconciliations to support accurate financial reporting.

· Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with applicable accounting policies.

· Conduct quarterly account reviews and identify and resolve discrepancies.

· Support manufacturing cost accounting activities and analyze manufacturing variances.

· Perform manufacturing variance capitalization activities.

· Calculate and maintain excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory reserves.

· Perform gross margin analysis and investigate significant variances.

· Record and reconcile accruals related to duties and freight.

· Support the protection of company assets through accurate accounting, reconciliation, and review processes.

· Participate in ERP upgrade user acceptance testing for designated functional areas.

· Collaborate with accounting, finance, operations, and other functional groups to expedite completion of critical projects.

· Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to implementation efforts.

· Ensure accounting activities are performed accurately and within established deadlines.

· Maintain compliance with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements, and applicable company policies and procedures.

Knowledge & Skills:

· Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

· Knowledge of US GAAP.

· Knowledge and understanding of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

· Meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.

· Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks under accelerated deadlines.

· Strong organizational and time-management skills.

· Process improvement mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for greater efficiency.

· Ability to work effectively within a team and collaborate with cross-functional groups.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

· Self-directed with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team environment.

· Ability to adapt to changing priorities and dynamic business requirements.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

· Experience with SAP or an equivalent ERP system is a plus.

Education & Experience:

· Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.

· Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree.

· Alternatively, 6 years of related experience with a Master's degree, or 3 years of related experience with a PhD, or equivalent work experience.

· Experience in accounting, cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or a related field.

· Experience with SAP or another ERP system preferred.

· CPA certification is a plus.

· Relevant industry accounting experience is a plus.

· Experience with US GAAP and SOX requirements preferred.

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