Accountant III

Job Overview:

• Applies complex principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.
• Oversee the implementation of accounting controls.
• Must have at least 5 years of Accountant experience with a minimum 3 years in a mid to senior level accountant role preferred.
• Must have experience with the full Accounting Close process and Financial Statement Preparation.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 5 Years of Accountant experience.
• Minimum 3 years midlevel Accountant experience with full Accounting Close process and Financial Statement preparation preferred
• Experience working in midlarge size corporations
• Experienced in managing complex accounting and variance analysis
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring and training lowerlevel Accountants/Accounting Staff members
• Demonstrated experience in leading projects and teams
• Intermediate level user of Excel must be proficient with pivots lookups data management
• General Ledger journal entries calculating & posting accruals
• Fixed Assets AP/AR Purchasing & Procurement
• Strong time management skills
• Strong communication & presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned and may vary by location.
• Prepares highly complex journal entries for entry into the general ledger system on a monthly basis by collecting necessary data analyzing and/or allocating costs and preparing audit train support for the journal entries.
• Analyzes general ledger accounts for accuracy; analyzes accrual accounts to ensure proper accruals.
• Collects and analyzes financial data and prepares monthly combined financial statements and reports. Performs additional analysis for explanatory text required for reports and statement. Coordinates preparation of monthly financial package and reviews for accuracy.
• Participates in monthly financial meetings for discussion and review of monthly financial reports.
• Assists with the preparation of yearend closings. Prepares annual longterm and shortterm financial statements in compliance with accounting guidelines and U.S. GAAP. Assists in the preparation of working papers for annual audit.
• Provides expertise and guidance to other Finance personnel for proper internal and external financial accounting procedures and their application.
• Assists with the preparation of annual budgets updates and strategic plans for assigned areas. Coordinates preparation of monthly combining entries to combine financial results.
• Prepares quarterly consolidation report for consolidation.
• Assists with the maintenance and application of internal controls.
• Prepares highly advanced financial reports in a timely and accurate manner; and completes individual analytical projects in a satisfactory manner given abstract project guidelines.
• Assists departmental managers/directors with supervision of other clerical and professional staff of the department as required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree (accredited) in accounting or in lieu of degree High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant work experience.
• Five years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).
• Certificates Licenses Registrations or Other Requirements

Other Knowledge Skills or Abilities Required:

• Expert accounting accounts payable and/or accounts receivable knowledge may be required.

Skills and Certifications:

• Full accounting close process & Financial Statement Preperation
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Analytical and Critical Thinking skills
• Variance Analysis
• Journal entries accruals general ledger
• SOX controls
• Advanced MS Excel
• Leading Projects and Teams

SOX 404,Financial Statement Analysis,Variance Analysis