Accountant II

Overview

This role assists with accounting of costs for the organization and supports the month-end close process. Responsibilities include preparing balance sheet account reconciliations, supporting strong cash flow, responding to financial systems requests, and helping resolve critical close and compliance audit issues. A strong understanding of US GAAP and solid research skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to a tight general ledger month-end close process.
• Record monthly journal entries accurately.
• Prepare and generate critical month-end allocations and/or advices.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger account balances monthly, including all intra-company payables and receivables.
• Support process improvements over the general close and intra-company process.
• Reconcile and analyze balance sheet accounts in compliance with strict deadlines.
• Support internal control evaluations, including modifying and documenting accounting control procedures.
• Conduct investigations and resolve critical, complex month-end reconciliations.
• Provide support to compliance and auditors, including significant research, data mining/reporting, and responding to finance systems questions as required.
• Respond to financial systems requests for reports, information support, training, and system enhancements in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist finance staff in resolving critical close issues.
• Assist with general ledger account and program reconciliations and research issues for external and government compliance audits.
• Perform other duties, assignments, and special projects as required.
• Assist the Cost and General Ledger Manager on projects as needed.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained. (One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required).
• Minimum four (4) years’ related experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation.
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles.
• Government contracting experience.

Skills & Technology Used

• Critical thinking skills to synthesize scenarios and diverse perspectives to solve problems.
• Demonstrated statistical and quantitative skills; ability to quickly analyze and integrate information from relevant and sometimes disparate sources.
• Ability to handle moderately complex issues and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Ability to review and analyze accounting/financial statements, documents, records, and reports.
• Ability to provide specialized or general analysis support across various accounting functions.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to manage time, remain flexible to shifting priorities, and work under time pressures.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with peers and stakeholders; maintain constructive working relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
• IFS.
• SAP.
• Personal computer, printer, copy machine, and other general office equipment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay range: USD $60,000 - 90,000.
• The salary range minimum and maximum values correspond to variances between regional/geographic locations across the United States.
• Benefits include:
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Retirement plan
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off, including holidays
  • Learning and Development resources
  • Employee assistance resources
• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the organization, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

Location

Regional/geographic location within the United States (salary range varies by region).