Responsible for analyzing and interpreting past and future business performance through financial reporting
Communicate findings and impacts effectively to customers and management
Provide comprehensive support to a broad customer group and improve processes within the reporting and accounting teams
Collaborate with the Finance organization to provide Accounting and Finance guidance to customers
Develop, maintain and discuss various reports with the reporting team
Provide analysis and explain results to clients
Build relationships with assigned clients and provide requested support
Collaborate with others in a team setting
Research new tools and evaluate opportunities to improve business processes
Participate in the selection of tools for the reporting area
Prepare and distribute quarterly and annual financial statements with required disclosures
Work with external auditors in the completion of the financial statement audits
Assist in the completion of statutory and GAAP consolidation processes
Identify and research accounting issues for compliance
Assist in the improvement and automation of current reporting processes.
Provide support and maintain automated reporting processes.
Assist with special projects as needed.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Financial discipline
Previous experience (1-5 years) in finance or accounting role preferred
Proficient with Microsoft products, such as Excel, Power Query, Access
Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and statutory accounting principles (SAP)
Effective written and verbal communications
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities
Proven ability to identify process improvements
Proven ability to work effectively with team members
Familiar with Financial Reporting tools
Workday, Workday Reporting tools (Office Connect) experience preferred.

External Reporting Accountant

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