Job Title: Senior Accountant II

Reports to: Manager, Accounting

Department: Corporate Accounting

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform timely general ledger account reconciliations and analyses.
• Participate in month end closings month-end preparing the more complex journal entries and preparing and maintaining various account reconciliations for certain significant accounts.
• Review and approve certain journal entries prepared by Staff and Senior Accountants.
• Review and approve certain account reconciliations prepared by Staff and Senior Accountants.
• Prepare month-end closing packages.
• Prepare balance sheet and income statement analytical analysis monthly and explain any major variances to budget and prior year.
• Review certain schedules prepared by Staff and Senior Accountants
• Participate in year-end audit preparation and quarterly reviews.
• Review actual results as compared to prior period, budget and forecast amounts.
• Advise Staff Accountants regarding the handling of non-routine accounting and reporting transactions.
• May assist in the daily banking requirements.
• Collaborate with other Corporate and field departments to support the Accounting departments overall goals and objectives.
• Involved in special projects/analyses which require extensive use of Excel and the handling of large amounts of data manipulation.
• Proactive in identifying workflow process improvements / efficiencies.
• Additional projects and tasks as assigned by accounting department leaders.
• Assist Manager in ASC805 acquisition related processes including Opening Balance Sheet procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4-year accounting degree required, CPA or CPA candidates preferred.
• 7 years of general ledger accounting experience with mid-to-large-size companies.
• Thorough working knowledge of GAAP.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office products, Excel, Word and PowerPoint (VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables).

Experience with Great Plains and/or PeopleSoft accounting software preferred.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:

Skills

• Planning/Organization Skills Prioritize and plan work activities effectively and efficiently; strong organization (including work papers skills), communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Interpersonal Skills Work cooperatively and respectfully seeking to minimize bureaucratic behavior and achieve objectives.
• Problem Solving Skills Demonstrate ability to analyze a problem through to resolution.
• Ownership Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness of tasks assigned; monitor work and provide quality output.
• Adaptability Manage competing demands and changing priorities.
• Assists and develops other staff members by sharing knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrates initiative and attention to detail along with strong analytical skills.

Abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally across a broad corporate landscape.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance but also a team player sharing project responsibilities.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and show flexibility as needed.
• Ability to work under deadline pressures while maintaining a positive work environment.

Behaviors

• Demonstrate dependability, initiative, and accountability.
• Demonstrate company loyalty by supporting company goals and enforcement and modeling of company policies.
• Communicate and work in a respectful, supportive manner with all teammates