Accountant III

About the role

Performs a variety of routine technical accounting and/or auditing work which requires the application of accounting theory and practices.

Responsibilities

• Performing and reviewing reconciliations
• Completing trial balances and journal entries
• Preparing work papers, schedules and reports
• Examining a variety of accounting documents to verify accuracy of computations
• Ensuring transactions are in accordance with applicable authority, policies, procedures, and are recorded consistent with acceptable accounting standards
• Demonstrating or explaining accounting practices and procedures as requested
• Preparing accounting reports and supplemental schedules
• Preparing analysis of inter-company relationships and transactions
• Uploading journal entries on monthly basis
• Preparing account reconciliations for department owned accounts
• May prepare financial statements
• May prepare foreign currency translations
• Preparing various reports for compliance with GAAP regulations
• Responding to SOX and internal audit requests as needed
• Assisting with special projects as necessary
• Leading and providing guidance to lower level accounting staff

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of financial reporting experience or equivalent experience in a related field

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements and consolidation accounting required
• Understanding of accounting principles, GAAP
• Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations
• Ability to work independently, prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines
• Ability to prepare and present working papers and supporting documentation
• Proficiency with PC software such as Excel, other Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively in both written and oral communications