STAFF ACCOUNTANT (CORPORATE DEPARTMENT) at Ecology Auto… · CERRITOS

Summary: Ecology Auto Parts Inc. is looking to fill a role of a GL Accountant for HQ office as we continue to grow the Finance & Accounting team. The GL Accountant will support the accounting department in handling monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, processing of expense reports, and audits. Responsibilities: - Coordinate and participate in the monthly close process including: Preparing monthly journal entries (depreciation, payroll, prepaids, etc.), completing account reconciliations and updating various monthly financial reports - Maintain accrual schedules (Accrued Expenses, Prepaid, etc.) to complete timely recognition of revenue and expense - Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts; complete reconciliations of expense accounts for reviewing financial results - Maintain fixed assets in the subledger by ensuring proper departmental expense and appropriate depreciation - Set up and maintain vendor account information for Accounts Payable - Analyze P&L to ensure accuracy and predict future results; ability to concisely explain results to leadership - Review, audit and record employee expense reports in the general ledger - Ability to work in multiple systems and learn new systems as processes are improved - Prepare supporting documentation and analytical information for external auditors - Overall focus on process improvement, challenging the status quo and creating efficiencies - Ability to work cross functionally to solve business problems and ensuring proper accounting policies and procedures - Prepare and file State/Local filings as required - Passionate about documenting procedures for cross training and backfill coverage - Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting - 1-3 years of accounting experience - Advanced Excel skills required, including: VLOOKUP, SUMIFS and Pivot Tables - Strong communication and organization skills - Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines - Ability to work well with a team, but can manage their workload independently - Enthusiastic, adaptable, and see challenges as an opportunity to grow Preferred Qualifications: - CPA preferred but not required - Experience in Sage 300 and QuickBooks would be valuable in this role - Prior Prevailing Wage experience HIGHLY PREFERRED Required Skills: General Ledger Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Fixed Asset Accounting, Expense Report Processing, Financial Reporting, Audit Support, Excel, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Pivot Tables, Sage 300, QuickBooks, Prevailing Wage Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, A 401k plan with employer matching, Generous paid time off, Life insurance coverage