Senior Accountant, Global Accounting
Corporate Accounting | Financial Reporting | Process Improvement
Looking to take the next step in your accounting career with a global organization? We're seeking a Senior Accountant to join a high-performing finance team where you'll gain exposure to financial reporting, consolidations, transfer pricing, process improvement initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration across a global business. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working with large data sets, solving complex challenges, and contributing to a best-in-class finance organization.
What You'll Do
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial analyses
- Partner with Accounting, Tax, Finance, and Cost Accounting teams to support accurate and timely financial reporting
- Prepare management reports and provide meaningful analysis of financial results, trends, and variances
- Support consolidation and reporting processes across multiple entities and business units
- Maintain and analyze transfer pricing data while assisting with intercompany accounting activities
- Research and resolve accounting discrepancies, ensuring accuracy and compliance across financial records
- Assist with capital project accounting and fixed asset reporting activities
- Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
- Leverage Excel, ERP systems, and reporting tools to analyze large data sets and drive informed business decisions
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls
- Participate in special projects and initiatives that support the continued growth and evolution of the finance organization
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience within a large corporation or public accounting environment
- Strong general ledger accounting experience, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial analysis
- Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting processes
- Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large volumes of financial data
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SAP, JD Edwards (JDE), Cognos, or other large ERP systems
- Exposure to consolidations, transfer pricing, fixed assets, or audit support
- Experience using Power Query or other advanced data analysis tools
- Background in a large public company or public accounting environment
- CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA designation
- Experience supporting process improvement or finance transformation initiatives
Why Join Us?
- Gain broad exposure across Corporate Accounting, Finance, Tax, Cost Accounting, and Financial Reporting
- Work within a global organization with visibility across multiple business units
- Opportunity to develop technical accounting, analytical, and business partnering skills
- Collaborate with experienced finance leaders and subject matter experts
- Contribute to high-impact projects focused on automation, reporting enhancements, and operational excellence
- Strong culture of mentorship, continuous learning, and professional development
- Excellent opportunity for career growth within a large and dynamic organization
This is an exciting opportunity for an accounting professional who wants more than just a traditional close-and-reconciliation role. You'll gain broad exposure across a global finance organization, work alongside experienced leaders, and play a key role in driving reporting accuracy, financial insights, and continuous improvement.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Carlsbad, CA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $40.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contribut