What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting position at ESRI, Inc.?
Overview
The Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting, will be responsible for supporting all external reporting activities and serve as a strategic advisor on technical accounting matters, including business combinations.
This role will coordinate across the entire accounting department to ensure audits are completed in a timely manner. Also, this position will support the review, documentation, and development of any financials disclosures related to new accounting pronouncements applicable to the business.
Responsibilities
- Support all domestic and international audits and other financial compliance activities as needed
- Assist with the timely preparation and review of financial information for domestic and international entities
- Analyze accounting and financial reporting considerations for complex accounting topics including, but not limited to revenue recognition, leasing, credit losses, and business combinations
- Research and assist with the adoption of new accounting pronouncements and collaborate with cross function teams to ensure impacted users are trained appropriately
- Assist with M&A integration activities, including technical accounting issues, tax consequence identification, and financial reporting
- Support the creation of new or the liquidation of existing entities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 8 years of prior experience in public accounting or equivalent experience, or a Master's degree in accounting with 6 years of experience as outlined
- Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and ability to apply extensive know-how of technical accounting and financial reporting standards
- Brings a detail-oriented and hands on style, excellent organizational skills, and ability to prioritize demands to meet deadlines
- Ability to research technical accounting matters and prepare well-written memorandums and presentations articulating these matters to both well versed accountants and non-finance stakeholders
- Strong analytical skills and critical thinking with the ability to analyze financial results
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse team
Recommended Qualifications
- Current, or actively working to obtain, CPA license
- SEC or IFRS experience
- Experience with foreign currency
- Experience with SAP or other large ERP system
The Company
Our passion for improving quality of life through geography is at the heart of everything we do. Esri’s geographic information system (GIS) technology inspires and enables governments, universities, and businesses worldwide to save money, lives, and our environment through a deeper understanding of the changing world around them.
Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email askcareers@esri.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is $74,880.00 - $124,800.00.
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