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Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Accountant (Senior Level) with a multinational science and technology company in Torrance, CA. This is a 2-month contract with a potential for extension. Pay: $50.00 - $55.00/hr ; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship. Schedule: Monday to Friday - 8am to 5pm (flexible) 100% onsite in the beginning. Possibility for hybrid work once the training phase is completed and with prior manager's review and approval) Description: Establishes and maintains the general accounting reporting and practices for the organization. Manages and analyzes financial information to prepare necessary journal entries and reconciliations to accurately state ledgers and financial statements in accordance with regulation (e.g., GAAP). The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, strong knowledge of accounting principles, and excellent attention to detail. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Performs month-end close including general ledger journal entries, consolidation, and account reconciliations in conformance with SOX and GAAP • Reviews and processes Intercompany/Intracompany transactions and completes reconciliations • Takes ownership and serves as Coordinator for both cash and tax journal entries by working in collaboration with AR, AP, and Tax • Actively participates in variance analyses activities and preparation of statistics during month & quarter-end close process • Analyzes information by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information • Thinks through and analyzes complex problems, challenges and drives to root cause • Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data • Supports internal auditors with requests • Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential • Maintains financial security by ensuring strong internal controls • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities internal and external; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations • Performs Ad hoc reporting and other month-end tasks and duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • CPA Preferred • A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in accounting, with exposure to other business functions, preferably in a corporate setting and with increasing levels of responsibility. • Proficient in Excel – Pivot Tables / V-lookup • Strong knowledge of Accounting principles (GAAP), Reporting Skills, & SOX • Microsoft D365 experience a plus • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail; is committed to excellence and understands how daily work impacts the customer • Curious mindset and committed to continuous improvement • Prioritizes effectively, acts with speed and agility as new information emerges • Motivated by the challenge of new work; comfortable with ambiguity; proactively seeks answers • Builds effective relationships with coworkers and Manager • Conveys a professional demeanor in any situation • Seeks or provides help when needed and is open to new challenges • Team player and works collaboratively across the business for maximum impact Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at info@primarytalentpartners.com #PTPJobs #LI-PTP

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Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Accountant (Senior Level) with a multinational science and technology company in Torrance, CA. This is a 2-month contract with a potential for extension.
Schedule: Monday to Friday - 8am to 5pm (flexible) 100% onsite in the beginning. Possibility for hybrid work once the training phase is completed and with prior manager's review and approval)
Performs month-end close including general ledger journal entries, consolidation, and account reconciliations in conformance with SOX and GAAP
Reviews and processes Intercompany/Intracompany transactions and completes reconciliations
Takes ownership and serves as Coordinator for both cash and tax journal entries by working in collaboration with AR, AP, and Tax
Actively participates in variance analyses activities and preparation of statistics during month & quarter-end close process
Analyzes information by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information
Thinks through and analyzes complex problems, challenges and drives to root cause
Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
Supports internal auditors with requests
Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
Maintains financial security by ensuring strong internal controls
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities internal and external; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
Performs Ad hoc reporting and other month-end tasks and duties as assigned
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in accounting, with exposure to other business functions, preferably in a corporate setting and with increasing levels of responsibility.
Proficient in Excel – Pivot Tables / V-lookup
Strong knowledge of Accounting principles (GAAP), Reporting Skills, & SOX
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail; is committed to excellence and understands how daily work impacts the customer
Curious mindset and committed to continuous improvement
Prioritizes effectively, acts with speed and agility as new information emerges
Motivated by the challenge of new work; comfortable with ambiguity; proactively seeks answers

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CPA Preferred
Microsoft D365 experience a plus

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