Senior Financial Accountant

Why you'll love this job

• This job is a member of the Accounting Team within the Finance Division
• Overview of accounting functions: Lease Accounting, SEC, and other external reporting.
• Responsible for performing the day-to-day functions for the corporate accounting and/or financial reporting processes of the Company. Additionally, this role is responsible for preparing and analyzing certain account reconciliations in connection with the Company's monthly close process and completing other various projects as determined on an ad hoc basis. This position works closely with the corporate divisions to ensure accounting issues are appropriately identified, analyzed, documented in technical position memos and reported in external reports and internal presentations.

What you'll do

• Through research and follow-up, ensures that reconciling items and discrepancies in accounting data are resolved in a timely manner
• Reviews process maps and performs internal controls to ensure SOX compliance
• Prepares internal/external financial statements and disclosures for SEC filings. Documents and reviews support for SEC filings for accuracy.
• Assists with researching, documenting and implementing conclusions regarding technical accounting treatment for non-routine transactions and new accounting pronouncements for areas of responsibility
• Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes, procedures and accounting assumptions on an ongoing basis. Recommends and assists in process improvements to improve the control environment and increase the utilization of resources (people, technology, funds)
• Develops and maintains documentation for business and system processes for assigned responsibilities
• Performs a variety of other functions/ad-hoc projects as assigned to aid in the department's/company's achievement of goals and business objectives

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent education/experience
• 3 years of combined public accounting experience or experience in large public company corporate accounting department

Preferred Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience

• Master's degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, MBA, or related disciplines or equivalent experience
• Certified Public Accountant

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Excellent knowledge of technical accounting matters, US GAAP, SEC regulations
• Possess fundamental accounting, internal controls and SOX knowledge required
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Demonstrated ability to lead and participate in projects
• Demonstrated experience using innovative thinking ability with high degree of motivation and problem solving skills required
• Flexible/adaptable to constant change and scheduling needs to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to work on projects and prioritize and execute concurrent assignments
• Ability to meet deadlines without supervision