Accountant Sr

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:  To perform a variety of accounting and financial reporting responsibilities, including consolidation of the company’s global

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE

• Coordinates and completes monthly close responsibilities ensuring accurate and timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Prepares both standard and adhoc entries to the general ledger system.
• Reviews general ledger system entries from accounting staff and offshore teams to ensure accuracy.
• Prepares and reviews monthly balance sheet reconciliations and researches issues as necessary.
• Assists in establishment and maintenance of appropriate accounting documentation, systems, and internal controls, processes, and data.
• Provides research on new and existing accounting and financial reporting issues.
• Monitors and maintains compliance with company policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Assists with external audits.
• Works closely with other departments as needed to complete special projects as needed.
• Communicates issues and other applicable information to management.

QUALIFICATIONS

BS/BA degree or equivalent with major in accounting required. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred. Four (4) years accounting and financial reporting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental:  Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical:  Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual:  Hearing, vision and talking

NOTE:  Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description.  They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances.  Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.