General Accountant/Controller
GPL Technologies
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 11/10/2014 9:23:00 AM PST
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Are you an accounting craftsman who enjoys working in an environment where precision and attention to detail are critical? Do you believe in doing the job 100% or not at all? Do you keep the books in a meticulous fashion, working carefully and reflecting on the results until you're satisfied that the job is up to your exacting standards of accuracy and expertise? If so, we'd like to meet you.
We are an IT services firm that caters to some of Hollywood's most notable movie studios, gaming companies, and visual effects houses. Our specialty is providing high-performance IT systems tailored to the unique needs of today's media companies, along with the integration know how to make it all work together. At the end of the day we lay the technical foundation used to make great movies and leading edge games.
We are looking for a sharp, self-disciplined accountant to manage every aspect of our company finances. You'll be the expert we rely on to make sure our accounting is thorough and on target. You'll need to create and maintain financial reports for the executive team, invoice and collect from customers, coordinate vendor payments, reconcile bank statements, and ensure deposits and payments are processed in a timely manner. We'll also count on you to review statements and cash flow patterns and recommend any changes that will increase our bottom line.
Responsibilities in this position include:
* Full-cycle accounts receivable, including preparation of invoices and maintenance of customer and vendor records.
* Accounts Payable processing, including submission of purchase orders, payments to vendors, vendor records maintenance, and oversee vendor statement reconciliation and discrepancies
* Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly financial reports for internal management use and to provide to 3rd parties as required.
* Lead cash management and reporting activities. Work with the Company's lender and financing sources to ensure effective management of borrowings and liquidity.
* Coordinate annual budget and business planning process.
* Perform bank reconciliations for depository accounts.
* Maintain company general ledger and ensure accurate reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
* Prepare bi-weekly payroll and coordinate with payroll service provider.
* Administration of annual 1099s, quarterly business/payroll taxes, and maintenance of all business documents required for legal compliance.
* Prepare and/or review of all expense reports for accuracy and proper expense disclosure
* Perform other related duties as may be requested by executive and operations teams
REQUIREMENTS
To be a successful candidate, you'll need to be hands-on with at least five years of GAAP-compliant general accounting experience. Proficiency in accounting software is crucial, and candidates with experience managing environments with multiple integrated software packages will be given preference. You'll also need to be an Excel master who is comfortable digesting mountains of numbers into easily readable charts suitable for executive review. This position requires college level communication skills and the ability to create reports and presentations suitable for delivery in an executive forum.
Candidates with experience in an Information Technology Reseller environment with emphasis on accounting for Product and Professional Services revenue and costs will be given preference.