Description :
- Assisting with regulatory reporting, special projects, month-end close responsibilities including reporting
- Determine, implement and perform specialized accounting under intermittent supervision.
- Performs work, that is of average or above average difficulty and responsibility in connection with the preparation and/or maintenance of a variety of financial statements, internal reports, statistical statements and analyses.
- Apply predetermined accounting policies of operations and procedures that are relatively stable and established but can act independently to research and implement accounting issues and implement new policies and procedures within and outside of the accounting and finance (A&F) area.
- Performance requires the application of knowledge acquired through progressive experience in a professional position.
- Will need to work beyond regularly scheduled work hours for timely completion of projects and to manage month end reporting.
- Typically resolves a range of problems from straightforward to complex that may or may not have routine solutions; some independent discretion; Operates under moderate supervision.
- Analyzes ambiguous and rapidly changing data, people and things; identifies key issues and draws logical conclusions.
- Uses appropriate interpersonal skills and communication methods to build constructive relationships with customers, business units, service organizations and other stakeholders to meet shared goals and objectives.
- Demonstrates cooperation and collaboration while participating in a group or team.
- Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture or work environment.
- Actively supports and promotes corporate and/or business unit changes.
- Focuses on a goal and harnesses own and others' energy to drive toward goal alignment; meets or exceeds expectations.
- Data entry of financial information into federal or state reporting systems
- Assisting with replacement cost reporting for federal or state requirements
- Using SAP (preferred) and Powerplant software (training provided) for data entry and reporting
- Assisting with other cost accounting tasks as assigned
Qualifications :
- BA in Accounting required
- 1+ year of relevant experience is a plus; recent graduates are encouraged to apply
- Experience using accounting principles and facilitating the preparation and use of accounting reports and statistical analysis
- Experience with accounting & finance processes & systems.
- Experience using spread sheeting software.
- Good analytical skills and attention to detail
- SAP and ERP systems knowledge desired
- Intermediate Excel skills
- Strong communication skills
- Experience with Powerplant software is a plus
- Utilities industry is a plus
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.