Accountant II
6 months contract
Sparks NV 89437
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced and proactive General Accountant II to play a key role in executing core accounting functions across the general ledger fixed assets accruals and financial reporting processes. Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor this role is essential in ensuring the accuracy integrity and compliance of financial transactions and supports the preparation of monthly financial reports reconciliations and statutory obligations. As a mid-level role in the accounting function the General Accountant II also provides mentorship and technical support to the broader accounting and finance team supports the implementation of process improvements and contributes to key closing and reporting activities across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
General Ledger and Month-End Close
Prepare and post complex and recurring journal entries including intercompany transactions allocations and reclasses.
Take ownership of assigned GL accounts ensuring accurate mapping and completeness.
Lead preparation of key monthly reconciliations (e.g. cash accrued liabilities payroll intercompany).
Support the month-end quarter-end and year-end close process by managing closing checklists and coordinating with other departments.
Lead the review and resolution of GL discrepancies or unusual transactions.
Be a finance business partner to other functional business unit representatives.
Fixed Assets and Statutory Accounting
Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and ensure timely and accurate asset capitalization depreciation transfers and disposals.
Ensure capital transactions are compliant with company policy and GAAP and/or IAS.
Review and validate capital-in-progress (CIP) accounts to ensure timely project closures.
Assist with property tax reporting and compliance with local regulatory requirements.
Analyze trends in capital expenditure and identify irregularities or areas of concern.
Prepayments Accruals and Provisions
Manage monthly prepayment and accrual schedules including complex accruals such as utilities services and bonus accruals.
Ensure accurate matching of expenses to the appropriate accounting periods.
Assist in identifying necessary provisions in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
Maintain and reconcile prepaid and accrued expense accounts.
Financial Reporting and Compliance
Assist in preparing internal financial reports variance analyses and supporting schedules for management review.
Ensure compliance with IFRS/US GAAP and internal control and Global Panasonic policies.
Support periodic internal and external audits by preparing documentation explanations and reconciliations.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of accounting policies and standard operating procedures.
Process Improvement and Systems Support
Identify and implement opportunities for process automation simplification or efficiency improvements.
Assist in ERP configuration changes and testing related to general ledger fixed assets or reporting modules.
Serve as a point of contact for resolving accounting issues escalated from junior team members or other departments.
Team Collaboration and Mentorship
Provide day-to-day support to General Accountant I and other junior team members.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as FP&A Procurement and Operations to ensure financial accuracy.
Promote a culture of knowledge-sharing accuracy accountability and continuous improvement.
Provide support to the Accounting Supervisor and Controller as needed.