Accounting Analyst

Lead Accounting Analyst

Job Description:

·         Perform and assist with our day to day operational accounting and monthly close process

·         Prepare monthly journal entries for assigned areas of responsibility

·         Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations, review journal entries and conduct financial statement analytics

·         Drive continuous improvement and reduce cycle time in the monthly close process through the increased utilization of technology and tools, development of standard operating procedures and other efficiency measures

·         Support preparation and distribution of monthly accounting management reports and statistical analysis

·         Conduct detailed P&L reviews / analysis

·         Collaborate with and support external auditors for annual audit

·         Strengthening the company’s internal control environment and control processes.

·         Business collaborating with corporate, and operations staff to facilitate variance explanations.

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Credentials/Skills:

·         In Office / 5 days per week

·         5-7+ years accounting experience; CPA or MBA preferred

·         Takes initiative and demonstrates intellectual curiosity

·         Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP accounting policy

·         Ownership of accounting operational processes and experience with automation of operational processes

·         Advanced Excel skills required with knowledge of SAGE 100 accounting systems a plus

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·         Exceptional organizational skills, timeline management skills and attention to detail

·         Ability to work in a dynamic work environment across multiple geographies

·         Requires strong leadership skills to guide teams and facilitate collaboration

·         Ability to engage peers from across the organization and direct/indirect reports

·         Ability to multi-task in and adapt to an extremely high growth and fluid environment

Successful Attributes:

I.        Accountability, Ownership, & Dependability

·         Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieves results with little oversight

o   Achieves results with little oversight

o   Demonstrates a sense of urgency by meeting productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules

o   Shows up to work on time, and follows instructions, policies, and procedures

II.      Accuracy of Work / Attention to Detail

·         Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks

o   Performs tasks with care; is thorough.  Makes few if any errors

o   Checks work to ensure accuracy and completeness

o   Compares observations or finished work to what is expected to find inconsistencies

o   Remains aware and takes of care of details that are easy to overlook or dismiss as insignificant

III.    Business Analysis/Reasoning, Communication and Partnership

·         Ability to examine data to grasp issues, draw conclusions, and solve problems in order to align the performance of a business line with the rest of the organization.

o   Recognizes situations that warrant initiative and moves forward without hesitation;  reasonably resolves issues, problems, or situations

o   Interacts positively with co-workers and others;  understands and relates to others

o   Speaking – presents information clearly, concisely, and logically;  focuses on key points

o   Writing – conveys ideas and facts in writing using language the reader will best understand

o   Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables

IV.    Risk Management / Internal Controls

·         Ensuring the integrity of financial and accounting information, promote accountability, and prevent fraud

o   Identifying, assessing, and managing risk while striving to attain objectives

o   Assessing the risk while considering the objectives and parameters of the organization

o   Identifying levels of risk and communicating to the group, stakeholders, or sponsors suggested options for achieving the objective with a shared-understanding of the risks.