Staff Accountant

The Ideal Candidate

Ensure the integrity of both internal and external accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions and assisting Corporate Accounting management with the preparation, review, and analysis of financial information.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Prepares and records various journal entries for the consolidated company monthly, quarterly, and / or annually.
• Compiles and distributes financial information on an as needed basis.
• Assists Corporate Accounting management with special projects / analysis and accounting research on an ad hoc basis.
• Prepares various account analysis and reconciliations for the consolidated company.
• Maintains appropriate supporting documents to ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX documentation.
• Assists Corporate Accounting management with the execution and maintenance of SOX required documentation.
• Prepares monthly accruals, allocations and other adjusting journal entries for Shared Services.
• Works closely with Shared Services leaders to ensure monthly financial statements are accurate and timely.
• Performs monthly analysis to verify account balances and assist in explaining budget variances.
• Contributes to annual statutory financial statement filings.
• Gathers data and prepare analysis for external financial auditors, internal auditors, and / or bank auditors.
• Key contributor of the financial close process (monthly / quarterly / annually).
• Reviews selected financial statement accounts for accuracy and reasonableness.
• Preparation of the Borrowing Base Certificate for financial institutions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the Corporate Accounting department.

Experience and Skills You'll Need to Have

• Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in Accounting and / or Finance
• 1-2 years of relevant experience either in industry or public accounting
• CPA certification (or working towards certification)
• Knowledge of accounting principles
• Proficiency in Excel is required (PeopleSoft skills a plus)
• Willing and able to maintain confidentiality on sensitive subject matters
• Strong analytical and research skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good people skills and ability to function as a team player in meeting critical deadlines