Senior Financial Accountant

Company: Edison Energy Group
Location: Irvine
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Company Overview: Edison Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Edison International (NYSE: EIX), provides independent, global advisory solutions to help large corporate, industrial, and institutional clients better understand and navigate the choices and risks of managing energy. Through a portfolio approach, Edison Energy enables decision-makers in organizations to deliver on their strategic, financial and sustainability goals. Providing a suite of specialized services across sustainability, analytics, renewables, supply, and demand, Edison Energy addresses the three biggest challenges in energy today: cost, carbon, and complex choices.Position Overview: The Senior Financial Accountant leads general ledger accounting for all Edison Energy companies including international operations. The Senior Financial Accountant plays an important role in the monthly close process and performs financial analysis and reporting. Essential Functions: General accounting:Records journal entries for month end closing. Maintain work schedules for fixed assets, prepaids, leases, capitalization, and others. Prepare journal entries for foreign entities (EU, Canada, and Mexico). Resolve intercompany mismatches. Assists bill-pay accounting for Advisory-Supply. Prepares payroll funding requests at each payroll circle. Records payroll journal entriesRecords cash entries on a day-to-day basis. Reconciles banks accounts.Journalize Employee expense reports and performs credit card reconciliations.Financial review and analysis:Leads monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliation; resolves discrepancies and prepare adjustment entries as needed.Prepares balance sheet flux on a quarterly basis.Completes other Ad Hoc projects as needed.---Documents work processes properly for references and cross-training. ---Completes other Ad Hoc projects as needed. Job Requirements: In depth understanding of GAAP accounting principles. Understanding of IFRS is a plus. Minimum 3 years work experience in Finance or AccountingStrong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills are essential. Ability to communicate with various levels of management and clients is required.Must be highly detail oriented and results focused, with strong organizing, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills. Strong problem-solving, and analytical skills. Strong work ethic and team player. High degree of professionalism; flexible with work assignments. Strong sense of ethics and ability to deal sensitively with confidential material. Desired Background: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA, MBA, or other advanced degree is preferred.5 years of progressive GL accounting experience is preferredExperience working in foreign entity accounting and foreign currency translation is preferred.ERP system experience is required, preferred Microsoft Dynamics AX, and proficiency with Excel.Work Environment: Regular professional, office business setting Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)Benefits for Full-Time Employees: Generous Paid Time Off (includes but not limited to Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Jury Duty, Sick, Vacation, etc.) National Holiday Pay & Float Holidays 401(k) Employer Matching Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Employer 100% Paid Life Insurance Benefits Employer 100% Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Supplemental (Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits, Cancer/Critical Care, Hospitalization, Accident) Parent Company ESPP Clean, Air Conditioned, Friendly Working Environment Discretionary Bonus Based on Several Factors Hybrid remote work scheduleEdison Energy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national original, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.The Company is now requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, both for safety and business reasons. During the final stage of the interview process you will be required to disclose your COVID vaccination status and provide proof of vaccination to Human Resources. The Company will consider requests for exemptions from the vaccination requirement for medical and religious reasons, though not all such requests will necessarily be approved.NOTE: Edison Energy Group is not the same company as Southern California Edison, the utility, and Edison Energy Group is not regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission.

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