Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant
Temporary to Hire
Pico Rivera area, CA

Company Overview & Job Description:
This company is a prominent player in the specialty goods sector, based in a bustling industrial hub Pico Rivera area of Los Angeles. Focusing on producing and supplying a diverse array of essential components and materials, catering to clients across multiple continents. Offering encompass a broad spectrum of items, including premixed solutions, decorative finishes, core ingredients, and packaged goods, alongside an assortment of related tools and supplies. As the sole representative for several leading brands in our field, we oversee a network of production facilities and regional hubs spanning the United States and beyond. With a legacy stretching over a century, we collaborate with a vast ecosystem of roughly 1,000 partners and serve nearly 20,000 clients, ranging from boutique operators to large-scale enterprises in both retail and service industries. Employing a workforce of approximately 1,000, we pride ourselves on delivering top-tier quality, swift turnaround times, and cutting-edge innovation. In recent years, our ownership has evolved through two strategic transitions—first to a capital investment group in 2017, then to another forward-thinking consortium in 2021—fueling our trajectory as a trailblazer in the specialty goods market.

Requirements:
We’re on the hunt for a seasoned Senior Accounting professional to join our vibrant finance team. The ideal candidate brings a robust background in fiscal management, with a knack for overseeing comprehensive account records, ensuring precision in financial documentation, and facilitating seamless monthly and annual reporting cycles. This role demands a sharp eye for maintaining the integrity of financial systems, crafting detailed entries, and adhering to established regulatory standards. Beyond the numbers, the Financial Specialist will serve as a trusted ally to various operational units, supporting their accounting needs with insight and expertise.

Advanced degree in financial studies, economics, or a similar discipline; certification as a financial professional (or progress toward it) is a plus.

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience managing detailed account systems.
• Deep understanding of standard financial protocols and reporting frameworks.
• Proficiency with financial tools and integrated business platforms.
• Stellar analytical chops, with a proactive approach to troubleshooting and solution-building.
• Self-starter mentality, thriving under tight deadlines and juggling competing demands.
• Top-notch communication skills—written and spoken—to bridge teams and functions.
• Bonus points for experience in production or distribution settings, particularly with inventory and cost tracking

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Manage and refine the core financial records, ensuring all entries align with compliance benchmarks.
• Review and log financial transactions, backing them up with thorough documentation per internal guidelines.
• Conduct in-depth reviews of account details, swiftly addressing any inconsistencies.
• Spearhead the monthly and annual wrap-up processes, delivering precise and punctual reports.
• Partner with other teams to compile critical data and iron out wrinkles during reporting cycles.
• Produce accurate reconciliations of financial standings to uphold reporting integrity.
• Collaborate with regional leaders to review fiscal outcomes, ensuring alignment with operational realities.
• Guide regional teams through the yearly planning process for resource allocation.
• Handle tax filings—sales, property, and more—along with other regulatory obligations as assigned.
• Work hand-in-hand with diverse groups (billing, collections, planning teams, regional staff) to keep financials on point.
• Drive the creation and rollout of streamlined financial practices, spotting inefficiencies and pitching upgrades to leadership.
• Support compliance reviews by supplying necessary records and tackling inquiries head-on.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Genesis is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. As a company we promote and are committed to equal employment opportunities for all regardless of the persons gender, race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, Veteran status, or gender identity. If you have special needs or a disability which requires our accommodation, please make us aware when applying.