Corporate Accountant

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Accounting, the Corporate Accountant is responsible for performing various duties including, among others, preparing and posting monthly journal entries, general ledger account reconciliation and month end close procedures, including compliance with internal control over financial reporting.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Gather the information required, and evaluate it for accuracy and completeness, to prepare and post monthly journal entries
• Work collaboratively to support other functions by providing them with the financial information needed to make informed decisions
• Prepare financial management reports
• Research miscellaneous account and accounting questions
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with GAAP
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
• Aid with monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial records
• Prepare reconciliations and general ledger account analysis
• Aid with special projects and/or information requests
• Perform internal controls necessary to support accurate and complete financial reporting
• Aid with preparation for, and coordination of, internal and external audits

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must be able to work independently
• Good communication skills
• Good planning, organizing and coordinating skills
• Must be detail oriented
• Must be able to multi-task
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Basic Education And Experience Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, 5+ years of accounting experience
• All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Preferred Experience: CPA, preferred
• Experience working in a publicly traded company, including extensive internal controls over financial reporting experience as well as audit preparation and support, is preferred

Includes

• Continued Professional Development
• Benefits including medical, dental and eye insurance, 14 paid holidays, vacation time and 401k with match

Blue Bird® is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We strive to have the best available talent in every job based on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities each person brings. Blue Bird is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination in all forms. All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.