Senior Accountant

Department:     Finance

Reports to:       Accounting Manager

Location:          Jurupa Valley, CA

Experience:      5 to 7 years in a manufacturing environment

Job Type:         Full Time (exempt)

Education:       Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business Administration (or equivalent work experience)

Travel:             Up to 10%

About Us

Tournesol Siteworks is the leading manufacturer of commercial pots, planters and the things that go with them. We provide designers with the tools to create amazing green spaces on projects like apartment buildings, hotels, hospitals, and airports. Contractors rely on us to deliver the highest quality products with superior customer service. Our vertically integrated manufacturing facilities are in Washington, Southern California and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. If you are a team player with a positive attitude that cares deeply about your customers, you’ll fit right in at Tournesol!

About the Team

The Finance Team is currently seeking a Senior Accountant for our manufacturing plant in Jurupa Valley, CA. The Finance Team consists of an Accounting Manager, Assistant Accounting Manager, Payroll and Tax Coordinator and an AP Specialist working together and with other departments to collect and remit payments, process vendor invoices, create month-end and year-end financial reporting, and assist the sales team with project-specific financing needs.

About the Role

The Senior Accountant will work under the direction of the Accounting Manager to organize, code and input invoices into the company’s accounting system ensuring proper record keeping, developing best practices and procedures, ensuring accurate and timely month-end close accounts payable tasks and reports. The Senior Accountant will also lead project accounting and is responsible for ensuring that project orders are processed and billed accordingly.

What You Will Do

• Support the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timeliness of assigned areas, including preparing journal entries and performing reconciliations
• Manage daily operations for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other account reconciliations
• Prepare work for sales tax filings, collaborate with external accountants/tax advisors, and ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Participate in internal and external audits, providing required documentation and assisting with the implementation of audit recommendations
• Oversee the accounts payable function by reviewing vendor invoicing and monitoring payment cycles, performing vendor account reconciliation, ensuring accurate expense recognition and strong control practices
• Manage accounts receivable – perform partial billings, collections
• Back up accounting manager as needed for:
• Assist CSCs and customers with balances due and sales tax calculations
• Review resale/exemption certificates
• Review and sign waivers
• Process PayApps such as Textura/Procure for progress and final invoices
• Assist with fixed assets
• Assist with Project Financing – Mechanics Lien
• Other projects as needed

What You Will Need

• Proven track record of success as a Senior Accountant or similar role
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Exceptional organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Familiar with revenue and expense laws in multiple states
• Ability to problem-solve and actively address issues in a professional and effective manner.
• Manufacturing or construction background preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, like NetSuite
• Experience processing Mechanics’ liens in various states preferred
• Customer-centric business philosophy and team-oriented mindset
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced and changing environments, and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Experience working with international companies a plus

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Profit sharing

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on tenure, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer.  Work may require the individual to enter plant areas where performance factors such as heat, noise, dust, lifting of materials, and working around equipment will be encountered.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Tournesol Siteworks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Tournesol Siteworks complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.