Principal Accountant

Leads and coordinates financial processes; providing direction, oversight, and review of financial transactions. Performs professional accounting work, including the preparation of financials statements, insurance department, and other regulatory filings. Analyzes and recommends solutions on complex accounting issues.

Demonstrates an expert understanding of complex financial information and makes recommendations to accomplish objectives and improve company performance

Leads the timely and accurate posting, balancing, reconciliation, and review of financial transactions

Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual comprehensive financial reporting packages, that includes analysis of budget to actual, prior year compared to current year, and key performance indicators. In addition, provides analysis of balance sheets and cash flows for all lines of business

Interacts with Sr. Management on financial matters, provides recommendations/solutions, and carries out resolutions through to completion

Ensures financial reporting is in accordnance with professional standards, and provides useful and relevant financial data that enables management to make strategic business decisions

Evaluates accounting processes and identifies solutions to ensure internal controls are adequate to mitigate financial statement risk & compliance. Committed to continuous improvement and embraces leading technical accounting change through innovation

Analyzes, conducts testing, and identifies technical issues in accounting systems; meets with impacted departments in a lead role to resolve the issues.

Assumes a lead role with independent auditors and insurance department auditors to fulfill requests and ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements

Provides technical guidance and training opportunities to junior staff. Responsible for overseeing, reviewing, and ensuring the quality of work produced by junior staff

Develops financial reports and metrics to present to management and makes recommendations based on results to ensure strategic initiatives are accomplished

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Bachelors degree in Accounting, or Business or related field, or equivalent experience

Six years of accounting-related experience, including 3 years working in a senior and/or training capacity

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in spreadsheet applications and accounting systems

Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail

Ability to multitask and work under strict deadlines

Strong business aptitude, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of financial and operational planning processes and best practices

Strong work ethic and flexible work style

Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties

Proven ability to navigate complex situations through organizational landscape and with multiple stakeholders

Demonstrates ability to be a decision-maker showing balanced consideration of business issues

Clean credit history as reported by credit report

This role will support the Visionworks business to provide:

• Financial reporting support and analysis for internal and external stakeholders
• Identify and address technical accounting issues
• Ensure effective internal control environment
• Support annual external financial statement audit
• Optical retail industry experience is a plus

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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here. 

Salary Ranges: $84,000.00 - $141,750.00

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.

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