The ideal candidate will play a vital role by ensuring accounting records are maintained in accordance with GAAP and internal accounting policies. Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller, this position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals and contribute to the success of our organization.
What You'll Do:
- Perform financial statement reconciliations and analyze key data trends.
- Manage the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries.
- Investigate and resolve reconciling items, transaction errors, and discrepancies.
- Analyze balance sheet fluctuations and provide variance explanations.
- Research accounting standards and document technical accounting matters.
- Assist with external audits and prepare quarterly and annual reports.
- Oversee facility improvement and capital project spending, including reconciliation and reporting.
- Prepare cash flow statements and provide insights into variances and company results.
- Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial information to meet deadlines.
- Recommend and implement improvements to accounting systems and processes.
- Support additional projects and tasks assigned by the Assistant Controller.
What We're Looking for:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- 3 to 5 years of accounting experience with an increasing level of responsibilities
- Strong understanding and demonstrated application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- CPA and public accounting experience - preferred but not required
- Intelligent curiosity in the evaluation and analysis of a variety of technical accounting matters; ability to clearly articulate accounting guidance research
- Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills to analyze large data sets
- High level of initiative and self-motivation with an emphasis on establishing and understanding processes with a strong attention to details
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with people in financial and non-financial roles
- Ability to effectively plan, prioritize and manage tasks to completion in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities