Position Overview
The Senior Accountant II is a high-level role who will work directly with the controller and CFO to execute accounting functions. This role plays a critical role in supporting daily accounting operations, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. This position involves active participation in the month-end and year-end close processes, consolidated reporting, audit preparation and support, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of collaborating across departments to deliver accurate and timely financial information. Please note this role is on site in Pixley, CA.
Key Responsibilities
General Accounting
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, post journal entries, and process bank deposits.
- Manage prepaid expenses, accruals, and related amortization schedules.
-Support daily and weekly production workflows.
- Maintain organized accounting records (electronic and paper) and ensure documentation is audit-ready.
- Prepare complex Excel spreadsheets and manage accounting functions.
- Provide support for ad hoc tasks and special projects.
Financial Close & Reporting
- Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely reconciliations and accurate consolidations.
- Prepare consolidated financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, equity) in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable reporting regulations.
- Reconcile intercompany transactions; prepare elimination entries for multiple entities.
- Produce internal management reports, cost center analyses, and budget-to-actual variance reports.
Audit & Compliance
- Prepare schedules and documentation for internal and external audits.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls; recommend and help implement improvements.
- Conduct technical accounting research and assist with adopting new standards.
Process Improvement & Collaboration
- Partner with operations, land, and engineering teams to ensure accurate reporting inputs.
- Drive efficiency through workflow automation, reporting enhancements, and stronger internal controls.
- Develop process maps and contribute to strengthening the financial reporting framework.
Skills & Competencies
- Accounting Expertise: Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial statements, and month-end close procedures.
- Financial Reporting: Experience with consolidated statements, management reporting, and variance analysis.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas) and accounting/ERP systems experience (Great Plains, NetSuite preferred).
- Audit & Compliance: Knowledge of audit preparation, reporting, and internal control frameworks.
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data and provide clear, actionable insights.
- Attention to Detail: High degree of accuracy in reconciliations and financial documentation.
- Organization: Strong time management and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Collaboration: Effective interpersonal skills; able to work cross-functionally.
- Problem Solving: Skilled at identifying issues and implementing practical solutions.
- Process Improvement: Proactive in optimizing workflows and supporting automation.
Qualifications
Required:
- 5–10 years of accounting experience in a dynamic environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Preferred:
- MBA or CPA
- Experience with consolidated reporting and inter company reconciliations.
- Familiarity with regulatory reporting requirements.
Pay: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Must work onsite at office 5 days a week in Pixley California.
Work Location: In person
