Sr, GL Accountant

Description

The Position

• This position will provide financial accounting reporting and analysis support to the corporate division as well as all other divisions within the company.

esponsibilities

• Responsible for monthly financial statement close (various journal entries; account reconciliations; monthly close coordination).

• Create/post adjusting journal entries and G/L account reconciliations in accordance with established reporting standards and GAAP requirements.

• Assist in preparing quarterly consolidation / reporting packages for parent company.

• Assist in preparing quarterly audit schedules for quarterly review and year-end external audit.

• Responsible for fluctuation analysis on monthly / quarterly basis works with personnel in various departments to identify and explain variances.

• Provide written and verbal summaries of analytical research to departments and management as required.

• Respond to questions from internal departments and external auditors.

• Develop and maintain effective professional and respectful working relationships.

• Assist in preparing schedules for allocating budget and actual expenses (pension insurance etc.).

• Responsible for multiple ledger account reconciliations and resolution of reconciliation issues - including identifying new issues that arise.

• Participate in a wide variety of projects It is an essential function of this job to show up on time and be ready to work your regularly scheduled hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-5 years related experience (preferably in a publicly held company).

• 2-5 years progressive experience in financial / general ledger accounting and reporting.

• Strong cost and inventory accounting experience.

• Prior public accounting experience preferred.

• Knowledge of current Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) public accounting experience a plus knowledge of Progress/MXP/HP5000 and Hyperion Essbase software a plus.

• A track record of making procedural and efficiency improvements.

• Advanced knowledge of Excel and the ability to work comfortably with other programs in Microsoft Office.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent collaborative skills to work closely with other departments as well as external auditors.

• Solid organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks priorities and deadlines.

• A customer focus and a positive can do attitude.

• Enthusiasm and a drive to learn our business and grow with the company Attention to detail Strong research and analytical skills in researching account reconciliation differences.

• Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to understand the impact of operations on our financial results.

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting.

• CPA or CPA Candidate B.S. in Accounting.

Required Experience:

Senior IC