Accounting Director at NEOTech in Chatsworth, California

Job Description:

Summary:

Responsible for recording and maintaining accounting and business records in compliance with GAAP, accounting internal controls, company policies, and governmental/regulatory authorities. Ensure that month end close is completed timely and accurately. Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statement including consolidation worksheet and statement of cash flows. This position is Hybrid based in Chatsworth CA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and time keeping, general accounting.


• Prepare Quarterly and Annual Financial reporting package, (balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement) including review of consolidation worksheets and subsidiary reporting packages.


• Assist in quarterly forecast process.


• Analyze / review accounts for unusual fluctuations or improper postings.


• Monthly recurring, adjusting, closing journal entries and closing financial statements.


• Review Bank account reconciliation, reconciliation of asset (prepaid expenses, fixed assets, etc.) and liability (accrued payroll, vacation, sick leave, expenses, etc.) accounts.


• Lead annual financial audit and prepare schedules for year end audit and corporate tax returns.


• Prepare real and personal property tax reports, sales tax returns and various other governmental reporting (Census Bureau, etc.).


• Interface with workers compensation, sales tax and property tax auditors.


• Interface with other departments to enforce accounting integrity/internal control discipline and develop processes as needed.


• All other duties as assigned by management

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of integrated general ledger systems inclusive of accounts payable 3-way match processing, accounts receivable processing, and flow of transactions on the financial statements for inventory/COGS


• Knowledge of technical accounting skills


• Knowledge of payroll processing sufficient to reconcile accounts and handle various taxing issues/correspondence


• Cost accounting/Manufacturing industry experience


• Good organization and documentation habits


• Math and problem solving skills


• Proficient in Excel, Word


• Detail oriented and accurate


• Ability to interface with multiple levels in the organization


• Ability to work independently and with little direction on normal recurring work


• Very good communication skills succinct, accurate, timely in written and verbal formats. Must be able to communicate GAAP, company policy, and regulatory requirements to non-accounting personnel in a professional and persuasive manner, to include education and training of others.


• Some travel may be required

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or equivalent required, CPA certification is preferred.


• 5-7 years of experience in a general ledger or financial analyst position with account reconciliation and financial statement preparation background. Public accounting experience is preferred, not required.

Due to ITAR and / or CUI compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3).

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: Salary: $150k - $160k. (Wage to be determined by the experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the candidate, and alignment with market data)

Benefits Offered: Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance; voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP). Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are also provided as paid time off. NEOTech also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match.

NEOTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

NEOTech has a long-standing commitment to maintaining a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment.  We also want all employees to perform their duties safely and efficiently, in a manner that protects their interests and those of their co-workers. We recognize that alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of NEOTech employees and to the security of the Company’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, NEOTech is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.  Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test which include screening for illegal drugs and marijuana.