Specialist, Learning & Development (Accounting)

This position will be located either in San Mateo, CA. (preferred) or Woodland Hills, CA. depending on location of final candidate. 

Essex is seeking a  Trainer/Learning & Development Specialist with Accounting experience. This position will be responsible for design, development and delivery of learning initiatives specific to the Accounting and Accounts Payable Teams.

• Assist in the design, maintenance and delivery of an innovative Accounting­ training-program, which assists in onboarding new hires, development of accounting skills and retention of current employees.
• Partner with subject matter experts and the Sr. Director of Process Improvement to develop relevant in-person and on-demand learning solutions.
• Facilitate instructor-led training in a variety of subject areas including Training Resources, Desktop Procedures, Budgeting and Accounting Processes.
• Maintain the content and relevance of an Intranet site that includes learning resources and tools for the Accounting Teams.
• Design and distribute  analyses of  Accounting's learning activity.
• Collaborate with the Process Improvement Team on special projects related to Learning and Development.

• A consultative approach and ability to develop rapport with internal customers.
• Experience in building relationships with people at different organizational levels.
• Familiar with social and mobile learning tools and methods.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and project management ability.
• Bachelor's degree within HR, Adult Learning or Communications or 3-5 years experience as a trainer in the Learning & Development field. 
• 2-3 years Accounting experience, optimal.
• Ability to travel monthly between Corporate offices in San Mateo and Woodland Hills, CA.
• Must have a valid driver's license.