Accountant 3

CORE DUTIES

• Perform complex and detailed reconciliations, closure processes, research and critical analyses.
• Identify, prioritize, and resolve complex financial issues, which may span multiple areas; identify underlying issues; recognize exceptions; recommend solutions.
• Research possible solutions and make recommendations to department leadership based on audit / report reviews and identified accounting issues; advise leadership regarding business activities; provide cost analyses; plan studies; and determine business activity costs.
• Research, and synthesize data; interpolate results from large amounts of data, identify trends in data, draw conclusions, develop solutions, present and implement recommendations, and create follow up analysis.
• Develop complex financial data and metrics, reports for a variety of internal and external audiences.
• Develop, design, or modify solutions for major segments of a program or accounting system; develop, recommend, implement and document new or revised policies and procedures.
• Review, design, and implement appropriate internal control programs, research new regulations, and implement approved changes.
• Manage compliance program for area of responsibility, interpret internal policy and external regulations, and create and/or review complex compliance reports.
• Lead and execute unit or cross functional projects and teams, make decisions regarding projects and programs affecting operational effectiveness, policies, or processes.
• Lead and support unit and organization strategy and change management initiatives.
• Analyze existing systems and processes; identify greater efficiencies and improved internal controls opportunities; incorporate new regulations; recommend solutions that may require policy changes or new processes.
• Develop, recommend and implement new or revised policies and procedures for better controls and efficiencies.
• Participate in critical analysis of existing systems and processes, identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities.
• May act as a lead, train, coach, and review the work of other staff, as needed.
• Contribute primarily through applying individual expertise.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree plus eight years of applicable experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Advanced proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills. Advanced knowledge of accounting systems and the internet; computer literacy. Ability to interpret and apply advanced accounting knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate information clearly and effectively to internal and external audiences and client groups. Demonstrated project management skills and ability to contribute/lead as part of a multi-functional team.