Senior Accountant

Summary

Join 174 Power Global as a Senior Accountant and provide accounting support to the Corporate Finance department. You will record daily and monthly transactions, prepare financial reports, perform reconciliations, and maintain general ledgers, adhering to GAAP and company policies. This Irvine, CA-based role requires on-site work for those within 50 miles, while remote work may be an option for those further away. The position reports to Accounting Managers or designated senior management. Responsibilities include month-end close procedures, financial statement preparation, and internal control strengthening. A CPA license is highly preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or another business-related field
• Minimum of 5-years’ experience in accounting or a related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present and explain complex information clearly and with the ability to question and validate information with professional skepticism
• Exceptional attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to multi-task effectively
• Strong organizational skills and a commitment to following processes meticulously
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving and dynamic environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly closing journal entries and maintain reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Perform analyses on specific general ledger accounts and budget-to-actual reports
• Assist in gathering and compiling information for annual and quarterly budgets and reforecasts
• Compile data and prepare schedules required for audits and tax filings
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls
• Take initiative in reviewing accounts and financial records to identify discrepancies, errors, and slow-moving assets or liabilities
• Maintain fixed asset records and schedules
• Perform weekly bank reconciliations
• Reconcile intercompany transactions
• Ensure accurate and complete accounting for lease contracts
• Lead month-end close procedures for entities operating solar plants
• Process purchase orders based on approved requisitions
• Process AP and AR invoices and journal entries
• Review and approve AP and AR invoices and journal entries prepared by staff accountants
• Prepare checks and wire transfers for weekly and off-cycle payments
• Assist in gathering and compiling information for requests from financial institutions (e.g. banks)
• Collaborate with team members and across departments to support both departmental and company-wide goals and objectives
• Suggest ways to improve efficiency and streamline processes
• Take initiative to research complex accounting issues and propose solutions for management review
• Stay up to date on accounting trends by seeking and participating in educational opportunities
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested by management

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• Hands-on experience in professional accounting experience (including AR/AP invoice process, bookkeeping, and payment process)
• Experience in ERP (SAP B1 or SAP S/4 HANA Cloud)
• Previous experience working in a multinational company
• Bilingual in Korean and English

Benefits

$100,000 - $130,000 a year