Senior Accountant - Military veterans preferred

Senior Accountant

US-CA-Valencia

Job ID: 2025-14798
Type: Employee
# of Openings: 1
Category: Finance and Accounting
US-CA-Valencia -1166

Overview

The Senior Accountant is a business critical position requiring effective interaction with all levels of management.  This position requires hands-on management of all aspects of the accounting department including General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Payroll, A/R, A/P, Inventory, Costing and general accounting.

Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Develop business analyses to help identify areas to improve financial performance and support business decision making
• Oversees the general accounting activities to ensure the ongoing accuracy of financial statements
• Oversees and directs the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
• Leads the monthly closing, financial reporting and analysis in a compressed 3-day reporting schedule
• Analyzes and reports on budgets vs actual expense performance
• Oversees all account reconciliations to ensure they are compliant with Sarbanes-Oxley and completed on a timely basis
• Responsible for the training and guidance of all members of the Accounting team
• Evaluate the Accounting team workload and streamlines processes as required
• Assists with the preparation of financial data for monthly and quarterly business unit presentations
• Monitors operational activities for compliance with internal control procedures and SOX requirements
• Coordination of all external and internal audit activities including timely provision of audit schedules as requires
• Assist with system process improvements and upgrades
• Coordinate with Shared Services to drive accounting execution
• Special projects as required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Manufacturing background is required
• CPA and/or MBA is a plus
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounting
• Ability to manage in a team-oriented environment
• Must have in-depth professional knowledge of accounting concepts, manufacturing systems, cost accounting and financial planning methods
• Problem solving, critical thinking and creativity skills are essential
• Strong work ethic, high standards for work product, honesty and integrity
• Must be a self-motivated individual who is a capable and motivating leader
• Excellent PC skills including Excel and other MS Office applications and working knowledge of ERP systems
• Excellent oral, written communications and have a high level of moral and ethical codes

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Safety is a core value at ITT. Our employees understand and follow all ITT safety policies and procedures, participate in workplace inspections, safety training, and in the development of job safety analyses.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.  ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

 “ITT Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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