Sr, GL Accountant
Posted Updated
The Position
-
This position will provide financial accounting, reporting and analysis support to the corporate division as well as all other divisions within the company.
esponsibilities
-
Responsible for monthly financial statement close (various journal entries; account reconciliations; monthly close coordination).
-
Create/post adjusting journal entries and G/L account reconciliations in accordance with established reporting standards and GAAP requirements.
-
Assist in preparing quarterly consolidation / reporting packages for parent company.
-
Assist in preparing quarterly audit schedules for quarterly review and year-end external audit.
-
Responsible for fluctuation analysis on monthly / quarterly basis, works with personnel in various departments to identify and explain variances.
-
Provide written and verbal summaries of analytical research to departments and management as required.
-
Respond to questions from internal departments and external auditors.
-
Develop and maintain effective, professional and respectful working relationships.
-
Assist in preparing schedules for allocating budget and actual expenses (pension, insurance, etc.).
-
Responsible for multiple ledger account reconciliations and resolution of reconciliation issues - including identifying new issues that arise.
-
Participate in a wide variety of projects It is an essential function of this job to show up on time and be ready to work your regularly scheduled hours.
Qualifications
-
Minimum of 2-5 years related experience (preferably in a publicly held company).
-
2-5 years progressive experience in financial / general ledger accounting and reporting.
-
Strong cost and inventory accounting experience.
-
Prior public accounting experience preferred.
-
Knowledge of current Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), public accounting experience a plus, knowledge of Progress/MXP/HP5000 and Hyperion Essbase software a plus.
-
A track record of making procedural and efficiency improvements.
-
Advanced knowledge of Excel and the ability to work comfortably with other programs in Microsoft Office.
-
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
-
Excellent collaborative skills to work closely with other departments as well as external auditors.
-
Solid organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines.
-
A customer focus and a positive, can do attitude.
-
Enthusiasm and a drive to learn our business and grow with the company Attention to detail Strong research and analytical skills in researching account reconciliation differences.
-
Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to understand the impact of operations on our financial results.
Education
-
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
-
CPA or CPA Candidate B.S. in Accounting.