STAFF ACCOUNTANT (CORPORATE DEPARTMENT)

About this role

Description
GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTANT
Department: Finance & Accounting


Location: Corporate Office – Cerritos, CA


Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt


*Reports To*
Financial Planning & Analysis Director


*Position 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. This is a fast-paced role with the opportunity to learn and develop. The GL Accountant will support the accounting department in the handling of monthly journal entries, account reconciliations (balance sheet, banking and P&L), fixed asset accounting, processing of expense reports, ad hoc reporting and audits. The successful candidate will be an inquisitive self-starter that will require high energy and a willingness to learn new responsibilities quickly. The incumbent will ensure that procedures and practices promote safety and soundness to mitigate fraud or inaccurate reporting utilizing independent judgment and expertise.


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
• Prepa...