Area Accountant

Overview

With general direction, the Area Accountant performs accounting activities to record, analyze, and monitor financial information. The role prepares financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with company accounting policies. This position may serve as a resource to accounting and general administrative staff and includes a broad range of accounting responsibilities.

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 in maintaining proper internal controls, including compliance with company policies and procedures, Sarbanes Oxley, and 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 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 annual budget and interim forecasting processes and assist with analytical review.
• Support accounting for 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/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 Principals (GAAP).
• Intermediate MS Excel skills.
• Demonstrated initiative to research and follow up on non-standard situations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Effective and professional interpersonal communication across all organizational levels 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: $62,100.00 to $85,350.00* (the actual range depends on the locality in which you are hired).

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

*The pay range reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions.

Location

Not specified in the provided job description.

Additional Information

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. It does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. 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, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.