Senior Staff Accountant, SEC Reporting

Since 1957, Shield Healthcare has provided high-quality healthcare services while focusing on customer satisfaction and employee achievement. We are dedicated to fulfilling the medical supply needs of consumers and the caregiving community while maintaining a 99% overall customer satisfaction rating. Over the years, Shield HealthCare has expanded nationally with current service locations in California, Colorado, Illinois, Ohio, Texas and Washington.

Shield HealthCare is looking for a Senior Staff Accountant for our corporate office in Valencia, CA. This role is primarily responsible for financial reporting and technical accounting. This position will be a strong team member across the accounting department, assisting with technical accounting research and memos, and process implementation to support financial reporting. This position reports to the Controller.

This is an onsite position.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the preparation and review of financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Draft financial statements and footnote disclosures for SEC filings by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information as needed.
• Contribute to process improvements and implementation of automated financial tools.
• Participate with the implementation of new accounting and reporting guidance to include technical accounting research and design of new processes.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to support financial reporting.
• Provide guidance on the adoption and implementation of automated financial tools.
• Interact with internal and external auditors to include management of PBC's.
• Assist with the implementation and management of SOX controls.
• Complete disclosure checklists to ensure financial statements comply with GAAP requirements.
• Provide support, analysis and financial modeling for ad-hoc reporting and special requests from cross-functional managers and the executive team.
• Assists in the development of detailed budgets and cash forecasts.
• Provide analytical support, related to the strategic planning process with the company's Senior Management Team.
• Exhibit flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities and assist with various ad-hoc projects as required.
• Provide accounting support related to month end close.
• Miscellaneous projects as assigned by manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA preferred.
• 3+ years in public accounting working with SEC clients.
• Strong knowledge with US GAAP and SEC regulations
• Public accounting and financial statement experience.
• Experience in the preparation of quarterly and annual filings (10-K, 10-Q).
• Strong financial analysis and project management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and advanced experience in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical skills and thorough understanding accounting principles.
• Comfortable with team-based work structure; ability to remain flexible to change within the work environment and scope of responsibility.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written, with a wide variety of people.
• Able to work well under pressure and deadlines.
• Ability to support diverse objectives within a multi-product and geographically diverse Company, maximizing synergies.
• Demonstrates initiative, is conscientious and provides complete follow-through on areas of responsibility.

BENEFITS:

• Salary $110 - $115K annually.
• Medical, Dental and Vision (Eligible first day of employment)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life & Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Vacation and Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Education Assistance

Career-minded individuals will find our business challenging and our reputation for excellence just one of the rewards we have to offer. To further enhance this tradition of excellence, our employees participate in continuous training and development programs in a variety of disciplines.