Area Accountant (AZ-Remote)

About the role

The Area Accountant plays a crucial role in the accounting department, performing a variety of duties to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries and document business transactions.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly operational performance reports.
• Aids the Area Controller in establishing and maintaining proper internal controls, including compliance with company policies and procedures, Sarbanes-Oxley, and other statutory requirements.
• Reconciles balance sheet accounts and statistical data, and fully analyzes financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policy.
• Assists the Area Controller in managing accounting personnel and providing guidance to different functional areas such as invoice processing, billing, cash receipts, work order processing, credit analysis, receivable collections, month-end close, journal entries, statistical data, and payroll.
• Supports the Area Controller during the annual budget and interim forecasting processes and assists with analytical reviews.
• Supports the accounting aspects of capital expenditures, transfers, and retirements.
• Assists with periodic financial audits including internal audits, external audits, and peer reviews.
• Supports corporate and regional financial management by responding to information requests.

Qualifications

• Accounting experience.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Intermediate-level MS Excel skills.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative to thoughtfully and fully research and follow up on non-standard situations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Effective and professional interpersonal communication across various levels of the organization and with external customers and vendors.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to complete projects and assignments with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Experience with general ledger software and other programs consistently used in industry.
• Experience with Oracle accounting software and other programs consistently used in industry.

Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in a comprehensive range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health care and dependent care spending accounts, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP), employee discount programs, retirement plan with a generous company match, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Employees also receive paid time off (PTO).