Accountant II - Remote

Overview

The Accountant II prepares, reviews, and analyzes financial information to provide accurate and useful information to management.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements, and various other accounting statements and reports.
• Analyzes and collects financial reports and records; makes recommendations related to the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.
• Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to records.
• Assists in evaluating, recommending, maintaining, and monitoring appropriate internal controls.
• Assists in maintaining internal control documentation.
• Interacts with internal and external stakeholders in responding to inquiries or report requests.
• Conducts special studies and develops or recommends accounting methods and procedures.
• Assigns work to staff and external vendor partners.
• Coordinates accounting matters with other departments and locations.
• Uses computer systems to input, retrieve, or display accounting information.
• Reconciles and reviews assigned accounts.
• Identifies accounting problems, researches possible solutions, forms conclusions, and presents findings to management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (degree in Accounting or Finance preferred).

Experience

• 2–5 years’ general accounting experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong intermediate understanding of job requirements and responsibilities.
• Completes assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to supervise staff and work with others to achieve desired results.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and report financial data.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, providing clear and detailed information.
• Ability to work effectively and represent the organization’s interests with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates credibility.
• Shows initiative and commitment.
• Acts resourcefully to ensure work is completed within specified time and quality parameters.
• Personal computer skills required; prior experience with Excel and Word applications in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Must be able to work in a team environment to achieve desired results.
• Good judgment is required, as direct supervision may not be immediately available at times.

Work Environment

• Remote role: Classified as remote; associates perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates may work from the office but are not required to do so. While not required to work from an office regularly, associates may be required to come to the office or other locations for necessary business reasons or if directed by a manager.
• Travel (minor): May require travel to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons.

Physical Environment / Demands (Office Roles)

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• Incumbent may sit for long periods at a desk or computer terminal.
• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• May use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment during a normal workday.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required to complete job duties.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive 401(k)
• Flexible PTO plan
• Remote work
• Health benefits—first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Mentorship program / developmental opportunities