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Principal Accounting Analyst
Posted: 09/26/2025
Job Type:
Contract
Industry: Accounting and Finance
Job Number: 26652
Pay Rate: $ 80.00 - $ 90.00
Job Description
NO Corp to Corp Candidates
Hybrid role with requirement for candidates to be located within 30 miles of Irvine CA. 2-3 days weekly onsite.
Our client, a Global Medical Device Manufacture has an immediate opening for a Principal Accounting Analyst for a 18 Month Contract opportunity. Our client offers results-driven people a place where they can make a difference - every day! You will also have the opportunity to work with other like-minded, self-directed and detail oriented Top Talents in an extremely collaborative and professional environment.
Requirement is for someone who is independent, has had experience problem solving accounting issues, and can make recommendations on what to do and development of actions for our clients deadlines.
The Principal Accounting Analyst manages and reviews the full month-end close, oversees recording of key transactions as the business expands into new product lines and regions, and leads process improvements to integrate accounting procedures with the company's financial systems. This role will collaborate with individuals in multiple departments such as Financial Planning & Analysis, tax, and operations. The individual should have the ability to work cross functionally with these groups in addition to having ownership of their respective general ledger transactions, variance analysis, and process improvements as the business grows in complexity globally.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze the full month-end close cycle and reporting.
- Must have a strong understanding of general accounting functions such as preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and general ledger integrity.
- Own the full cash accounting cycle such as preparing and reviewing journal entries, completing cash reconciliations, recording intercompany transactions, calculating foreign exchange impact, and other related cash transactions.
- Work with a team across multiple levels through all business processes and month-end close improvements.
- Ensure the application of US GAAP accounting principles and practices, demonstrate proficiency in areas related to the general ledger and financial reporting and communicate clearly with all levels of the organization.
- Collaborate globally and cross functionally to build scalable accounting and operational processes (ERP system integration, mapping transactions to the GL, invoice coding), maintain 2-day close cycle in line with parent company requirements, and improve timelines and efficiencies to support global growth.
- Variance analysis to support business partners and FP&A team.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Job Requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Big 4 or regional firm public accounting experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional progressive accounting experience with some experience in management or leadership.
- Strong understanding and hands on experience working in US GAAP.
- Experience working in a multi-national corporation.
- CPA preferred.
- Advanced degree such as a Master's in Accounting or MBA preferred.
- Medical device industry experience preferred.
Experience with financial systems such as NetSuite, Adaptive/Office Connect or other financial reporting software preferred.
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