Senior Accountant

Company: Topcon Positioning Systems (Topcon)
Location: Livermore
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Senior Accountant Livermore, CA Topcon Positioning Group is headquartered in Livermore, California, USA (topconpositioning.com). Topcon Positioning Group designs, manufactures and distributes precise positioning products and solutions for the global surveying, construction, agriculture, civil engineering, BIM, mapping and GIS, asset management and mobile control markets.

• Timely and complete month end closing, financial reporting, account reconciliation, preparing journal entries and review of financial statements.
• Fully own prepaids, rebates, accruals, revenue recognition, expense allocations, and other accounting areas.
• Assist Corporate Controller and Accounting Manager by ensuring the completion of operational activities of the accounting department; including transaction-processing operations, quality reviews, and policies and procedures.
• Oversee timely completion of accounts payable disbursements.
• Assist accounts payable staff with questions and assistance. Provide coaching, technical information, and process guidance.
• Assist with capital assets process. Track items, coordinate proper acquisition and disposition of assets following operational procedures.
• Maintain and clear items for GL accounts
• Perform variance analysis and analytical review on BS/PL and department expenses
• Prepare business requirement documents (BRDs) and perform UAT for system enhancements.
• Ensure controls are executed timely and in accordance with SOX.
• Preparing reports and requested information.
• Assist in sales tax improvements, general questions, and completing sales tax requests for Tax department.--
• Assist with external requests from CPA firm for the quarterly reviews, audit, and SOX.
• Manage accounting projects assigned per our roadmap.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Two to five years of experience in GL, accounting, or audit. Candidates that do not meet this minimum requirement of experience may be considered.
  • Proficient with accounting and financial software programs. SAP experience is a plus.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office with strong use of Excel.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
  • Attention to detail, hard-working, and high ethical standards.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and present findings.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to remain flexible to changing priorities.
  • Ability to work effectively both autonomously and within a team environment.
  • In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Posted 2 Days Ago Full time JR100685 About Us We are Topcon . We collaborate, create and--distribute disruptive technologies that help--businesses flourish through improved--processes, machine automation and data--services.
    
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