Principal Accountant (remote)

Overview

A leading organization is seeking a Principal Accountant to join their corporate team. This role involves completing difficult and complex accounting assignments that require specialized accounting training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Audit accounts and other financial information for completeness, accuracy, legitimacy of charges, and conformance with accounting procedures.
• Generate and analyze nonstandard financial reports, making recommendations regarding the status of reserves and assets.
• Close the general ledger for each period, prepare financial statements, and complete detailed analysis of account balances.
• Prepare cash flow projections and project the effects of proposed capital investments on revenue and/or cash flow.
• Analyze the effects of transactions on account relationships.
• Develop and recommend revisions to accounting systems and procedures in conformance with accepted accounting principles.
• Refine account structures and reports; collaborate with information systems personnel to develop or modify systems applications.
• Prepare complex tax returns, nonstandard financial reports, or other reports for government agencies, clients, or senior management.
• Actively participate in the company Quality Improvement Process (QIP).
• Travel to remote field sites to conduct audits or assist field personnel in their duties.
• Provide guidance to lower-level accountants and accounting support personnel.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Economics, Business, or equivalent.
• Typically 5+ years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of accounting techniques and principles.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in PC software packages typically associated with accounting.
• Potential to perform in a lead capacity.
• Must be a US Person.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays.

Location

• This position is part of the corporate team; travel to remote field sites may be required.

Additional Information

• No security clearance is required for this position.
• The position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and typically up to 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position is cancelled.
• The employer is an equal opportunity organization and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.