SR Accountant

SUMMARY

General Ledger and analysis expert, with strong accounting background, knowledge of US GAAP and other guiding principles and processes. Must be able to work independently with little supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review, analyze and prepare monthly journal entries for month end close, including historic true-ups, amortizations and any others that may be required.
  
• Review and analyze balance sheet account reconciliations for various legal entities and request appropriate explanations.
  
• Preparation of Fixed Asset roll forward for multiple entities.
  
• Prepare and analyze Statutory reconciliations.
  
• Review and analyze variance analysis explanations.
  
• Assist with internal & external audits by preparing and/or reviewing fluctuations for significant accounts between periods. This also includes the preparation of other audit schedules for designated balances sheet accounts, as requested by the external auditors.
  
• Analyze Intercompany transactions to ensure they are properly accounted for.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily, have the ability to work with tight deadlines and be able to prioritize the workload.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required of the position.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in accounting from four-year college/university.
  
• Minimum of 5 years general ledger accounting and analysis experience.
  
• Oracle or other integrated accounting software experience preferred.
  
• Strong knowledge of MS office with advance MS Excel skills required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to compose routine correspondence with attention to grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required, however CPA or CPA candidate preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.