Accountant

About the role

The Accountant supports an accurate and timely close process through the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This role focuses on accounting activities related to debt, compensation and benefits, payroll, intercompany and other assigned areas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record entries related to corporate accounting including debt, investments, payroll, compensation and benefits, and various other accruals across domestic and international entities
• Aid with intercompany reconciliations
• Coordinate with AP/AR teams to reconcile bank transactions to ERP
• Maintain supporting documentation for journal entries
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain accurate general ledger support
• Identify, investigate, and resolve account reconciliation discrepancies in a timely manner
• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand business processes and support the accuracy and completeness of financial reporting
• Support month-end and year-end close activities while meeting established deadlines
• Aid with internal and external audit requests
• Support accounting projects and ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed
• Maintain compliance with internal control and SOX requirements

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of progressive Accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Accounting preferred
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and familiarity with internal controls
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Ability to research and apply accounting guidance relevant to the business
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Identifies needs, solves problems, and follows tasks through to completion
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Skills, Talents, & Experience

• Public company accounting experience preferred
• Accrual accounting experience preferred
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems; Microsoft Business Central experience is a plus
• Ability to manage changing priorities and meet deadlines
• Demonstrates initiative and a proactive approach to assigned responsibilities
• Works independently and collaboratively in a team environment