Sr. Accountant

Position: Sr. Accountant

Location:  Long Beach

Department: Accounting

Reports to:  Controller

Efficiency. Innovation. Integrity.

At Curtin Maritime, these core values are the framework for safe performance and operational excellence; proof of these pillars is evident in our people and our fleet. For 25 years, Curtin Maritime has been an industry leader in quality maritime solutions. We are a dynamic Marine Construction and Marine Transportation company experiencing rapid growth. Our team provides customers with a complete suite of maritime solutions, allowing us the incredible opportunity to work on unique projects in some of the most amazing places on earth.

THIS ROLE:

The Senior Accountant will report to the Corporate Controller and is responsible for overseeing general accounting operations by controlling and verifying financial transactions. Responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining the general ledger, and preparing month-end close procedures. The ideal candidate combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Prepare monthly account reconciliations, research, and resolve reconciling items promptly, and ensure that adequate supporting documentation is maintained
• Help maintain and improve month-end close processes, including monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with GAAP
• Respond to information requests and assist with the annual financial statement audit - including project management related aspects of the audit
• Analyze financial statements and GL accounts to ensure monthly, quarterly and annual fluctuations are in line with expectations and documented
• Prepare operational and ad hoc reporting for additional analysis associated with financial statement areas assigned
• Assist leadership as needed
• Take ownership of preparing financial statement areas assigned to you
• Establish strong working relationships cross functionally
• Participate in the research of accounting treatment for transactions or new contracts and new accounting pronouncements and documentation of conclusions for management review
• Identify and implement operational improvements and research technical issues relating to US GAAP
• Creating financial statements for upper management
• Implement and maintain financial internal controls and policies
• Identify solutions to discrepancies in financial records
• Provide ad-hoc financial reports and metrics as needed
• Maintain strict levels of confidentiality and discretion

WHO YOU ARE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA highly preferred, but not required
• 3-5 years of experience in relevant accounting roles including as a Senior Accountant, with a mix of public and private experience preferred
• Proficient knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls
• High proficiency with MS Office, including advanced knowledge of Excel
• Experience with QuickBooks is a plus
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Mental Aptitudes:

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organizational and time management ability to meet deadlines.
• Adaptability and flexibility to a changing environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous benefits package including:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• AD&D/Life Insurance
• 401k (with company match)
• Additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employees and dependents, and choice to elect Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account.

Curtin Maritime is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.