Accountant II

Overview

The organization is seeking an Accountant II to apply accounting principles and procedures with a high level of expertise to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements, and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.

Remote work may be available for candidates in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, OR, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT.

Responsibilities

• Develop a detailed understanding of the end-to-end process for assigned areas, including related stakeholders, systems, accounting processes, and internal controls supporting internal and external reporting.
• Ensure proper flow of capital assets from the inventory warehouse to work in progress and capitalization of in-service assets (annual Capital Spend over $200 million).
• Ensure an end-to-end process viewpoint is considered across assigned work and analysis.
• Compile and review journal entries in compliance with GAAP and support period-end close activities.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate and resolve variances in a timely manner.
• Support period-end analysis and close activities by providing leadership with timely and reliable financial information, including identifying leading indicators and trends for timely business decisions.
• Foster communication and teamwork within and across organizational boundaries.
• Support assigned internal and external audit activities, including SOX compliance.
• Complete special projects and analyses as requested by department leadership.
• Provide general business support for a wide range of partners and internal customers.
• Stay current with accounting, reporting, and disclosure standards promulgated by the FASB, SEC and PCAOB that affect internal accounting and reporting practices; provide sound analysis and support the impact of changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university focusing in Accounting, or Financial Accounting; and a minimum of one year of practical general ledger accounting experience, preferably in a public accounting and/or corporate accounting environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP).
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications; intermediate knowledge of Excel required.
• Functional knowledge of general and corporate accounting processes and internal controls.
• Ability to understand and communicate accounting issues, including developing processes to record.
• Superb attention to detail, strong planning and organization skills, and the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and deliver results.
• Experience in process improvement activities.
• Ability to work extra hours as needed to support the financial close process.
• Proficiency with Oracle Fusion preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for learning, continuous improvement, and personal growth.

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits offered to associates include:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans – start when you start
• Life insurance (self, spouse, children)
• Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and personal/sick days)
• 401(k) - 100% company match on day 1 of employment (up to 5% of eligible compensation)
• Group Legal plan with Identity Theft Protection

Additional perks:

• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 on 1st year)
• Annual community support to various organizations across the U.S.
• Associate recognition & awards programs
• Advancement opportunities
• Collaborative work environment
• FREE Sparklight services for associates who live in a serviceable area
• Up to $75/mo. allowance for internet services not in a serviceable area

Pre-hire Processes

Job offers are contingent upon the results of background, drug screening, and reference check. Individuals are approved for hire only after successfully passing these pre-hire clearances.