Accountant II

Job Title

Performs general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements such as balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements and capital expenditure schedules

Prepares, analyzes and reports accounting transactions and ensures the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles

Provides financial support, including forecasting, budgeting and analyzing variations from budget

Analyzes and prepares statutory accounts, financial statements and reports

Conducts or assists in the documentation of accounting projects

Impact of the Role

Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities

Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers

Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline

Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations

Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction

Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

Maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded.

Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger.

Prepares balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports.

Analyzes current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.

Required Qualifications

Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 2-4 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience

Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Major: Finance or Accounting degree preferred

Additional certifications: CPA preferred

Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and written communication skills. Account reconciliation. Balance sheet analysis. Bank reconciliation. Calculate depreciation. Financial accounting. Financial reporting. General ledger accounting. Month-end close. Quarter-end close. Revenue recognition. Spreadsheets. Year-end close. GAAP standards. Accounting software.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.

Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements

No or very little travel likely.