We are a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating and uplifting the unique and deep culture that surrounds Japanese animation. We aim to promote, celebrate, and educate the public about Japanese animation, manga, video games, and traditional culture.

We are looking for an Accounting Supervisor to join our team.  This role is responsible for analyzing complex financial records and reports and oversees accounting operations. This candidate will be overseeing the accounting functions and is responsible for management and supervision of the accounting team.  

The major areas of responsibility include:

  • Complete month-end, quarter end and year-end financial statements and other reporting items accurately and timely
  • Prepare period-end financials included but not limited to Balance Sheet and Income Statements, in accordance to GAAP
  • Review and prepare monthly closing journal entries and maintain reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts
  • Manage monthly reconciliation schedules, such as, but not limited to prepaids, fixed assets and accrued liabilities ledgers
  • Perform various analysis on specific General Ledger accounts, budget to actual reports, or reforecast to actual reports
  • Prepare and manage all requirements for quarterly and annual budgets and reforecasts
  • Prepare support schedules related annual financial statement review, taxes and other audits
  • Preparing and record financial transactions during the convention(s)
  • Assess internal controls and make recommendations where appropriate
  • Ensure compliance through submissions and adhering to filing deadlines for sales tax, 1099’s, tax return, etc. 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Desired:  

  • Undergraduate degree with 5+ years of relevant experience. CPA is not required, but a plus.
  • Attention to detail, thoroughness, organization.
  • Achieve accuracy and meet assigned deadlines.
  • Ability to work amicably with a variety of personalities while maintaining professionalism.
  • Interpersonal sensitivity when communicating essential and necessary financial information to others.
  • High adaptability to changing needs.
  • High level of dependability without supervision.
  • Maintain dependability during mandatory extreme overtime for Anime Expo.
  • Proficient knowledge of Excel is required, and QuickBooks is preferred.
  • Must be able to perform required tasks at offsite convention(s), away from the SPJA office.

 

The Accounting Supervisor will be based out of SPJA’s principal office in Corona, CA. This position must also be able to attend off-site meetings, conferences, and events as necessary.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

  • The duties of this position are performed indoors in a business/office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud during events and minimal during non-event times.
  • During convention, this individual must have the ability to stand/walk for up to four hours at a time as there is constant walking required during the convention.

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and requirements of this position.

 

SPJA offers a competitive benefits package which includes:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • 12 Holidays
  • Paid time off 
  • Professional development assistance