Accountant

ACCOUNTANT

The Accountant plays a key role in the preparation, analysis, reconciliation, and auditing of a variety of financial statements.  He or she ensures that activities required for compliance and reporting are performed accurately and on a timely basis.  A key focus of this position to ensuring that management has a clear picture of the financial performance of the company.  

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage treasury and banking activities, including cash management, reporting, and credit facility utilization.
• Manage the day-to-day customer credit control function and the regional billing, accounts payable, and cash application.
• Prepare entries, perform month-end closing processes and financial analysis, reconcile intercompany accounts, research historical balances, and performing ad hoc analyses.
• Reconcile and analyze balance sheet accounts to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and account balances are accurately stated in accordance with US GAAP and Company policy.
• Create and maintain leases in SAP RE-FX, make monthly payments, review all assets and liabilities, and make the necessary adjustments if needed.
• Working work external auditors (Ernest & Young) quarterly to provide all the supporting documents.
• Performing SOX control documentation, implementation, and internal controls.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is required for this position; an advanced degree in a relevant discipline and/or CPA license is a strong plus. 
• At least five years of generalist accounting experience at a Fortune 500 company are necessary; some of this experience may have been acquired in positions such as accountant, cost accountant, tax analyst, financial analyst, auditor, or similar role.
• Knowledge of US GAAP that apply to primary duties of the position.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing using terminology and content at a level that is appropriate for the recipients.
• Advanced technology skills, including proficiency in Excel and SAP are expected.  

EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.