Accountant

Company: Taylor Guitars
Location: El Cajon
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Are you an ambitious accountant looking for a new opportunity working for an innovative manufacturing company? Taylor Guitars is the largest acoustic guitar manufacturer in the world, and we are looking for an accountant to join our finance department. In this role, you will be performing analysis of accounting transactions, maintaining accounts and reports, performing transactions and various other duties. As a company - we offer competitive salary, health and medical benefits, company 401k program, casual work environment and much more. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply today!POSITION SUMMARYThe Accountant handles a broad area of accounting responsibilities including general ledger, cash management and banking, and management reporting.Reasonable Accommodations StatementTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential Functions Statement(s)--- Performs ad hoc analysis of accounting transactions, operational performance and balance sheet accounts.--- Maintains bank accounts and reports daily on reconciled cash.--- Performs banking transactions, including wire transfers, ACH payments and deposits, desktop deposits and account transfers.--- Prepares cash forecasting as needed.--- Prepares complex journal entries and supporting documentation.--- Assists in calculating monthly accruals and allocations, including but not limited to, prepaids, freight program accruals, and reserves.--- Provides support for accurate and timely preparation of financial and management reports.--- Maintains accurate fixed assets system and all related reporting requirements.--- Performs monthly depreciation of fixed assets.--- Prepares various account reconciliations, including monthly balance sheet accounts.--- Makes continuing comparison between budgeted and actual performance.--- Assists in preparing monthly financial package.--- Prepares information in support of annual external audit, including preparation of schedules.--- Supports and manages various AR accounts for intercompany billings, special projects and sales, as needed.--- Prepares property tax returns.--- Prepares GST tax returns for Australia and Canada.--- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor as needed.COMPETENCIES:--- Customer Focus - Knows who internal customers are. Identifies opportunities that benefit the customer (internal and external). Establishes and maintains effective relationships. Delivers products that meet customer expectations.--- Results Oriented - Works as a productive and cooperative member of a cohesive group. Persists in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. Pushes self and helps others achieve results. Solution vs. problem oriented. Demonstrates ability to adjust when obstacles arise.--- Communicates Effectively - Communicates proactively and with purpose and professionally, in a concise and straightforward manner. Attentively listens to others. Communicates to those involved, especially if agreements cannot be kept.--- Accountability - Takes personal responsibility for decisions, behaviors, actions and failures, and commits to necessary corrective action. Able to admit limitations of knowledge, yet demonstrate a willingness to do what is needed to improve. Proactively seeks feedback without being defensive. Does what is right because it is the right thing to do. Leaves personal circumstances outside of work in order to remain engaged in the task at hand. Maintains a positive attitude despite adversity.--- Reliability - Demonstrates reliable and predictable attendance and punctuality.--- Problem Solving - Strong problem-solving skills.--- Team Oriented - Ability to get along with others and to work well in a team environment.--- Technical Aptitude - Skill of planning and prioritizing work activities.Education & Experience: Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting (four year college or university) Three to five years of accounting experience, previous Staff Accountant experience required. CPA or candidate preferred.Computer Skills: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. Ability to learn new software applications as needed. Knowledge of accounting, banking, inventory and manufacturing software and FAS Best Fixed Asset Software. Proficient in ten-key operation.Other Requirements: Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and their proper application to manufacturing as well as general business transactions. Knowledge of general protocol and procedure pertaining to area.

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