Senior Staff Accountant
Company: MMT
Location: Laguna Niguel
Posted on: May 21, 2023
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Job Description:
At MMT, our objective is to develop excellence in automation,
machine design, material handling, and custom tooling. Each
position contributes to the success of the company through
accountability, responsiveness, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting in
preparing and recording journal entries and account
reconciliations, internal management reporting, performing
financial analysis, and participating in third party audits.JOB
DUTIESEssential Job Functions:Performs daily accounting
reconciliation and resolves discrepancies, ensuring all internal
and external transactions are accurately recorded in the accounting
system.Reconciles bank statements, credit cards statements and
intercompany accounts each monthWorks in cooperation with
Controller to perform month end accounting close in a timely and
accurate manner.Regularly maintains detailed reconciliation of
balance sheet accounts for several sitesAssists in the year end
audit process and other accounting projects as deemed
necessary.Performs all other duties as needed to assist the company
in attaining its objectivesThe Core Competencies needed to be
successful in this role include the
following:Teamwork/Collaboration - Interacts with people
effectively, displaying an ability and willingness to share and
receive information. This position cooperates within the group and
across groups, supporting group decisions and putting group goals
ahead of individual goals.Problem Solving - Analyzes problems by
gathering and organizing all relevant information, identifying
cause and effect relationships, and coming up with appropriate
solutions.Initiative - Takes action to influence events by doing
more than is required. The Senior Staff Accountant generates ideas
for improvement, takes advantage of opportunities, and suggests
innovations.Perseverance - Has the ability to complete tasks ahead
of schedule while assisting others on techniques to improve their
performance. Always willing to go the extra mile to complete
projects on schedule and doesn't give up on tasks until completed
in a quality manner, displaying excellence in work
product.Rigor/Self Discipline - clearly and effectively
communicates the steps in a process and the importance of following
that process. Clearly understands the rationale for why processes
must follow certain steps and can identify multiple projects and
prioritize them in order to meet required deadlines. Can take
existing project information and align others effectively within
the department to achieve desired resultsAnalytical - Synthesizes
complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses
intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and
procedures.Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates
projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on
time and budget; Manages project team activities.Written
Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for
spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents
numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written
information.Teamwork - Balances team and individual
responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others'
views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a
positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests;
Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.Planning/Organizing -
Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans
for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or
schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action
plans.Our ValuesDo the Right ThingPut People FirstBe
HonestInnovateMove with Speed & PurposeContinuously EvaluateRespect
different IdeasCompany-wide ResponsibilitiesPromotes company
policies and advocates for MMTMaintains regular, predictable, and
consistent attendanceDisplays professional and responsive
behaviors, demonstrating a CAN DO attitude and intention to WORK
WITH A PURPOSEProvides and receives positive feedback and/or
constructive criticismMaintains good communication with
co-workersServes as a resource for co-workersCross-trains, learns
how role interacts with other departmentsWorks with managers and
management to solve problems, providing suggestions as
neededMaintains clean and organized work area, taking ownership of
surroundingsMaintains appropriate confidentiality of
informationAssures that equipment is in good working condition and
maintained in proper working orderPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThis
position is:Frequently required to sitFrequently required to
utilize hand and finger dexterityOccasionally required to stand,
walk, balance, or bendFrequently required to talk or
hearContinually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read
technical information, and/or use a keyboardOccasionally required
to lift/push/carry items less than up to 25 poundsOccasional
exposure to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)Occasionally
work near moving mechanical partsSKILLSAbility to meet
deadlines.Ability to gain the respect and confidence of other team
members.Have a high level of energy, positive attitude, and possess
a selfless attitude for the benefit of R&D.Must possess a broad
outlook about MMT and the profession.Must contribute to MMT and the
profession in a meaningful, substantive way.Analytical thinking and
systematic approach to problem solvingAble to function in a
dynamic, fast paced, environmentQUALIFICATIONSA Bachelor's Degree
in Accounting with coursework in Accounting/Finance PREFERRED.5+
years of experience in General Ledger accounting (May consider 4
years of uninterrupted experience in combination with some college
or university coursework in Accounting/Finance)Knowledge of
Financial Reporting and Audit preparationProficiency with
accounting software and Microsoft OfficeAdvanced excel skills
including pivot tables and vlookups.Strong financial skills with a
basic knowledge of generally accepted accounting
principlesOutstanding communication skills, both written and
verbalA professional appearance and customer service
orientedSelf-motivated with good organizational skills.
Keywords: MMT, Laguna Niguel , Senior Staff Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , Laguna Niguel, California
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