Ensure compliance with financial/accounting controls
Perform closing procedures including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis
Collaborate and assist with the preparation of forecasts and budgets
Monitor the integrity of the systems and general ledger transactions
Prepare internal and external financial reports
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, Sarbanes Oxley, and various commission reporting
Provide back up and rotation of responsibilities
Analyze large amounts of data and maintain complex spreadsheets
Utilize various forecasting, reporting and general ledger software
Provide communication related to financial statements, data requests and month end closing processes
Proactively improve processes and business solutions

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related business degree is required.
Strong analysis, decision making and problem solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks under time constraints in a challenging and fast paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Understand aspects of accounting theory and financial statement classification
Ability to understand and execute financial controls and perform testing
Ability to learn new processes and systems
Document basic processes and procedures in ways easily understood and followed by others
Ability to communicate with internal and external parties in a clear and timely manner
Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail
Strong work ethic and an eager willingness to accept and meet challenges
Independent, mature, professional team member who is an analytical thinker with an ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve moderately complex problems.

Accounting Analyst

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