Accountant

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting schedules.
• Aid in the preparation of statutory financial statements, regulatory filings, and other legal-entity reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation in accordance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and internal control requirements.
• Perform account analyses and investigate variances, unusual transactions, and other accounting issues to support accurate financial reporting.
• Support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance activities through the preparation of control documentation and retention of supporting evidence.
• Partner with team members and business stakeholders to gather information necessary to support accounting conclusions and reporting requirements.
• Aid in quarterly and annual audits, including responding to auditor requests and preparing supporting schedules.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses to support finance leadership and business partners.
• Use data analytics, automation platforms, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency, documentation, reporting, and account analysis activities.
• Contribute to the maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation to support a well-controlled and scalable finance organization.
• Participate in accounting and finance projects as assigned and support the implementation of new processes, systems, or reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA eligibility or interest in pursuing the CPA designation preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or a combination of both.
• Understanding of accounting principles and financial statement preparation.
• Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Interest in leveraging technology, automation, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve accounting processes and reporting.
• Experience with financial systems such as Oracle, ARCS, FCCS, Workiva, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, or similar tools is a plus.