Role Description
With general direction, utilizing an understanding of accounting principles, the Area Accountant performs accounting activities to record, analyze and monitor financial information. The incumbent prepares financial reports in a manner that ensures accuracy and compliance with company accounting policies. The Area Accountant may act as a resource for accounting and general administrative staff and is responsible for a broad array of accounting duties.
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Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries and document business transactions.
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Prepares monthly and quarterly operational performance reports.
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Assists the Area Controller in ensuring there are proper internal controls in place including compliance with company policies and procedures, Sarbanes Oxley and all other statutory requirements.
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Reconciles balance sheet accounts and statistical data and fully analyses financial statements in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Company policy.
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May assist the Area Controller in the management of accounting personnel.
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May provide direction to the different accounting functional areas (invoice processing, billing, cash receipts, work order processing, credit analysis, receivable collections, month-end close, journal entries, statistical data, and payroll).
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Supports the Area Controller during the annual budget and interim forecasting process and assists with analytical review.
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Supports the accounting aspects of capital expenditures, transfers and retirements.
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Assists with periodic financial audits including internal audits, external audits and peer reviews.
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Provides support and responds to information requests from corporate (accounting, tax, treasury, IT, HR, sales, environmental compliance, legal, etc.) as well as region and area field financial management as required.
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Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.
Qualifications
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Accounting experience.
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A thorough knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
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Intermediate MS Excel skills.
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Demonstrated initiative to thoughtfully and fully research and follow up on non-standard situations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
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Effective and professional interpersonal communication across various levels of the organization and with external customers and vendors.
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Strong analytical skills.
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Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
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Ability to complete projects and assignments with minimal supervision.
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Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
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Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and efficiently within a team environment.
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Experience with general ledger software and other programs consistently used in the industry.
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Experience with Oracle accounting software and other programs consistently used in the industry.
Requirements
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The pay range for this position is $71,400.00 to $98,100.00, which reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.
Benefits
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Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
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Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
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Short- and long-term disability.
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Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
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Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
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Employee discount programs.
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401(k) plan with a generous company match.
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
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Paid Time Off (PTO).