Overview
The Accountant II is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financial information to provide accurate and useful data to management.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review income statements, balance sheets, consolidated statements, and various other accounting reports
- Analyze and collect financial reports and records, making recommendations related to reserves, assets, and expenditures
- Review and verify the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications
- Assist in evaluating, recommending, maintaining, and monitoring internal controls
- Maintain internal control documentation
- Respond to inquiries and report requests from internal and external stakeholders
- Conduct special studies and recommend accounting methods and procedures
- Assign work to staff and external vendor partners
- Coordinate accounting matters with other departments and locations
- Utilize computer systems to input, retrieve, or display accounting information
- Reconcile and review assigned accounts
- Identify accounting problems, research solutions, and present conclusions to management
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
Experience
- 2-5 years of general accounting experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong intermediate understanding of accounting responsibilities
- Ability to complete assignments with minimal supervision
- Ability to supervise staff and collaborate effectively with others
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and report financial data
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to represent the organization’s interests with internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrates credibility, initiative, and commitment
- Resourceful in completing work within time and quality parameters
- Proficient with personal computers, including Excel and Word in a Microsoft Windows environment
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Good judgment and ability to work independently when necessary
Work Environment
- Remote Role: This position is classified as remote, with work performed from the associate’s primary residence. Associates may work from the office but are not required to do so regularly. Occasional travel to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations may be required for meetings or business needs.
Physical Environment and Demands
- Work is primarily performed in a temperature-controlled office environment
- May involve sitting for long periods at a desk or computer
- Regular use of hands for typing, handling, and reaching
- Use of calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment
- Occasional stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive 401(k) plan
- Flexible paid time off (PTO) plan
- Health benefits effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
- Mentorship and developmental opportunities
Location
- Remote (work from primary residence) with occasional travel as needed