Accountant II

Job Description

Accountant II

Atlanta, GA, United States

JOB DESCRIPTION

The  Accountant II, Enterprise  will be responsible for various key accounting areas supporting the general ledger, including performing monthly close processes, internal and external financial reporting, internal controls as well as policy development and implementation. The accountant will be active in driving improved processes and systems to achieve effective financial controls that support the overall business and provide a foundation for growth and continued acquisitions.

This position will serve our division located in Atlanta, Georgia (Hybrid). 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for general ledger activities as assigned with a focus on cash, AR, & AP, including, preparing daily and monthly journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, as well as researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key departments; i.e. treasury, business unit finance, shared services.
• Responsible for working with counterparties to ensure intercompany transactions are balanced.
• Process all capitalizations, track Capex performance and review Capital Appropriation Requests for accuracy and completeness for specific business units.
• Collaborate with business unit project leads to monitor assets and track projects to completion.
• Proactively seek out areas of process and reporting improvement and automation.
• Provide input on streamlining internal processes, enhancing coordination, and developing efficiencies for owned processes.
• Support year-end audits by providing reporting and required documentation.
• Assist in special projects as assigned or other tasks critical to the success of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting or directly related field required. 
• CPA or CPA Eligible preferred
• 3+ years’ accounting experience in a multi-national mid or large-cap company (Greater than $750 million in sales) preferred. 
• Demonstrated progressive experience with the ability to successfully navigate within a matrix organization. 
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software; specifically proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint & Word
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the foundational elements of GAAP; specifically, as related to accrual accounting and the matching principle.
• Customer-oriented mindset: ability to identify issues, implement processes, and resolve conflicts.
• Demonstrated track record of success.
• Detail and ‘hands on’ oriented
• Strong analytical/critical thinking skills
• Problem-solving & decision-making skills
• Good planning & organizing skills.
• Ability to organize work and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of the organization's internal audit processes, practices, and methods; ability to perform audits to ensure organizational compliance.
• Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to process information with a high level of accuracy.
• Knowledge of business process improvement best practices and ability to use methods for identifying, evaluating, introducing, and implementing more efficient approaches to performing business-related activities.
• Knowledge of the generally accepted accounting principles and the ability to apply them appropriately within the organization.