Area Accountant

Overview

With general direction, this role performs accounting activities to record, analyze, and monitor financial information. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with company accounting policies. The Area Accountant may serve as a resource for accounting and general administrative staff and handles a broad range 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 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 with management of 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 the annual budget and interim forecasting process and assist with 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 teams (accounting, tax, treasury, IT, HR, sales, environmental compliance, legal, etc.) and region/area field financial management as required.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

Requirements

• Accounting experience.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Intermediate 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 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

• Pay Range: $70,304.00 to $85,350.00* (the actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired).

Eligible employees may 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
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Location

The pay range reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions, and the actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.