Area Accountant

Role Overview

• Performs accounting activities to record, analyze and monitor financial information.
• Prepares financial reports in a manner that ensures accuracy and compliance with company accounting policies.
• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries and document business transactions.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly operational performance reports.
• Assists the Area Controller in ensuring there are proper internal controls in place including compliance with company policies and procedures, Sarbanes Oxley and all other statutory requirements.
• Reconciles balance sheet accounts and statistical data and fully analyses financial statements in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP) and Company policy.
• May assist the Area Controller in the management of accounting personnel.
• May provide direction to the different accounting functional areas (invoice processing, billing, cash receipts, work order processing, credit analysis, receivable collections, month-end close, journal entries, statistical data, and payroll).
• Supports the Area Controller during the annual budget and interim forecasting process and assists with analytical review.
• Supports the accounting aspects of capital expenditures, transfers and retirements.
• Assists with periodic financial audits including internal audits, external audits and peer reviews.
• Provides support and responds to information requests from corporate as well as region and area field financial management as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

Requirements

• Accounting experience.
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP).
• Have MS Excel skills at an intermediate level.
• Must be able to demonstrate initiative to thoughtfully and fully research and follow up on non-standard situations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Effective and professional interpersonal communication across various levels of the organization and with external customers and vendors.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to complete projects and assignments with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and efficiently within a team environment.
• Experience with general ledger software and other programs consistently used in industry.
• Experience with Oracle accounting software and other programs consistently used in industry.

Tech Stack

• Oracle

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short
• and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)