Area Accountant

Overview

With general direction, the Area Accountant performs accounting activities to record, analyze, and monitor financial information. This role prepares accurate financial reports that comply with company accounting policies and supports internal control requirements, including Sarbanes Oxley and other statutory obligations. The Area Accountant may also serve as a resource to accounting and general administrative staff and is responsible for a broad set of accounting duties.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries and document business transactions.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly operational performance reports, using discretion and judgment for matters of significance.
• Assist the Area Controller with maintaining proper internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, Sarbanes Oxley, and all other statutory requirements.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and statistical data; analyze financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policy.
• May assist the Area Controller in managing accounting personnel.
• May provide direction to accounting functional areas, including:
  • Invoice processing
  • Billing
  • Cash receipts
  • Work order processing
  • Credit analysis
  • Receivable collections
  • Month-end close
  • Journal entries
  • Statistical data
  • Payroll
• Support the Area Controller during annual budget and interim forecasting, including analytical review.
• Support accounting activities related to capital expenditures, transfers, and retirements.
• Assist with periodic financial audits, including internal audits, external audits, and peer reviews.
• Provide support and respond to information requests from corporate functions (accounting, tax, treasury, IT, HR, sales, environmental compliance, legal, etc.) and from region and area field financial management as required.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

Qualifications

• Accounting experience.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Intermediate-level MS Excel skills.
• Initiative to research and follow up on non-standard situations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Effective and professional interpersonal communication across various levels of the organization and with external customers and vendors.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to complete projects and assignments with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively, and efficiently within a team environment.
• Experience with general ledger software and other industry-used programs.
• Experience with Oracle accounting software and other industry-used programs.

Compensation & Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount programs
• Retirement plan with a generous company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Location

Not specified in the provided job description.

Equal Opportunity Employment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.