Accountant II

Accountant II

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Three to five years professional experience in one or more areas of accounting with demonstrated ability to apply accounting theory, principles and techniques.
• Demonstrates solid understanding of policies and procedures that apply to assignments and insight into the “why “as well as the “how”.
• Computer skills with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and accounting / financial system software with accounting module implementation experience preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate with good written, verbal, presentation and listening skills.
• Shows evidence of good organization and project planning skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Demonstrated commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and other Company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements and various other accounting statements and reports.
• Prepares month-end closing journal vouchers, schedules, trial balance and cost center reports.
• Reconciles and analyzes assigned accounts.
• Analyzes the effects of transactions, identifies, evaluates and recommends alternative means of accounting treatment.
• Assists with the implementation of accounting systems, methods, procedures and controls.
• Ensures the integrity of the data in the accounting system and ensures that system documentation and backup is in place.
• Identifies and reports situations not in compliance with company internal controls and recommends improvements to the accounting process to optimize internal control.
• Complete month-end close and perform variance analysis for multiple operating facilities to ensure accuracy.
• Meet established accounting deadlines.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain proper supporting documentation.
• Reconcile pass through and balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare income statement variance explanations each month.
• Support operations in understanding financial statements.
• Produce monthly billing – fixed fee, variable and pass through.
• Ownership of billing according to the contract.
• Entering contracts and updating amendments in accounting software.
• Coordinating with field to clarify any missing financial data.
• Completing performance measurements and targets.
• Cross-trains with others as assigned. Assist others in the department as necessary.
• Facilitate, Manage, Track business spend related to Capital Expenditures working with operations, finance and SSC support groups.
• Budget and forecast review and analysis.
• Completion of audit requests.

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer skills with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and accounting / financial system software with accounting module implementation experience preferred.