Accountant (57606)

The Accountant supports the Corporate Accounting function through the accurate recording reconciliation analysis and reporting of financial transactions. This role is responsible for cash accounting general ledger activities account reconciliations journal entries and month-end close processes while supporting financial reporting audit requirements and internal controls. The Accountant also contributes to process improvement automation initiatives and enhanced reporting capabilities through the use of ERP systems Microsoft Excel Power Query Power BI and related financial tools. As accounting processes continue to evolve and become more automated the role will expand into broader accounting financial analysis reporting and process improvement responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Record and post cash transactions intercompany activity journal entries and other general ledger transactions with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Perform bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations researching and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Monitor cash activity for completeness accuracy and proper accounting treatment.
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules workpapers and account analyses.
• Support monthly quarterly and annual close processes for multiple entities and business units.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and supporting documentation.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to requests from internal and external auditors.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Payroll Treasury and operational teams to research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Analyze accounting and financial data to support management reporting and ad hoc requests.
• Support ownership and reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with variance analysis and financial reporting activities.
• Develop maintain and enhance accounting reports reconciliations and templates utilizing Excel Power Query Power BI and ERP systems.
• Identify opportunities to automate standardize and streamline recurring accounting processes.
• Participate in accounting system enhancements process improvement initiatives and special projects.
• Maintain compliance with established accounting policies internal controls and U.S. GAAP.
• Safeguard confidential financial information and company records.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
• 2-5 years of accounting experience in corporate accounting general ledger accounting public accounting or cash accounting environments.
• Experience supporting month-end close processes and account reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial accounting principles.
• Experience preparing journal entries reconciliations and supporting financial reporting activities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables XLOOKUP and data analysis techniques.
• Experience with ERP or financial accounting systems.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Additional requirements:

• CPA candidate or progress toward professional certification preferred.
• Experience within a multi-entity or growing corporate environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of Power Query Power Pivot and/or Power BI preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and process optimization.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
• Strong aptitude for technology reporting tools automation and systems optimization.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.

Work Conditions:

• Primarily office-based work environment with regular computer use.
• Frequent use of accounting reporting and ERP systems.
• Extended periods of sitting data analysis and computer-based work.
• May require additional hours during month-end close year-end close audits system implementations and other critical accounting cycles.
• Regular interaction with accounting finance operations and audit personnel across the organization.