II, Accountant

About the role

Applies moderately complex principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports, and coordinates the implementation of accounting controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepares moderately complex journal entries for entry into the general ledger system on a monthly basis by collecting necessary data, analyzing and/or allocating costs, and preparing audit trail support for the journal entries.
• Analyzes general ledger accounts for accuracy; analyzes accrual accounts to ensure proper accruals.
• Collects and analyzes financial data and prepares monthly combined financial statements and reports.
• Performs additional analysis for explanatory text required for reports and statements.
• Coordinates preparation of monthly financial package and reviews for accuracy.
• Participates in monthly financial meetings for discussion and review of monthly financial reports.
• Assists with the preparation of year-end closings.
• Prepares annual long-term and short-term financial statements in compliance with accounting guidelines and U.S. GAAP.
• Assists in the preparation of working papers for annual audit.
• Provides guidance to other Finance personnel for proper internal and external financial accounting procedures and their application.
• Assists with the preparation of annual budgets, updates, and strategic plans for assigned areas.
• Coordinates preparation of monthly combining entries to combine financial results.
• Prepares quarterly consolidation report for consolidation.
• Assists with the maintenance and application of internal controls.
• Prepares moderately complex financial reports in a timely and accurate manner; completes individual analytical projects satisfactorily given abstract project guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (accredited) or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant work experience.
• Preferred: 3 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).

Physical Requirements

• Frequently: Repetitive motions, eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Constantly: Sitting, talking, hearing.
• This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copy machines.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability.
• Stock purchase plan and company matching on a 401(k).
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.

Benefits may vary by site.