Area Accountant

Overview

With general direction and an understanding of accounting principles, the Area Accountant performs accounting activities to record, analyze, and monitor financial information. This role prepares financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with company accounting policies. The Area Accountant may also serve as a resource for accounting and general administrative staff and is responsible for 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 in maintaining proper internal controls, including compliance with company policies and procedures, Sarbanes-Oxley, and all other statutory requirements.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and statistical data, and 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 annual budget and interim forecasting processes, 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 teams (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 Principles (GAAP).
• Intermediate MS Excel skills.
• Ability to demonstrate 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 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 programs consistently used in the industry.
• Experience with Oracle accounting software and other programs consistently used in the industry.

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 description.

Equal Opportunity

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, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.