Corporate Accountant

Description

About the job

Our company is seeking an experienced accounting and finance professional to support the financial operations of the company and its partners. This position reports to the Controller and works closely with the VP of Finance to support a variety of financial reporting activities and projects and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and adept in handling a wide range of accounting, finance, and general business tasks. 

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepare monthly journal entries and perform account reconciliations 
• Prepare expense allocation schedules
• Review general ledger entries for multiple entities
• Assemble and review financial statements and supporting documentation
• Prepare partner deliverables
• Investigate and resolve reporting issues and discrepancies as needed
• Collaborate with applicable parties to support and execute monthly/quarterly/annual financial close processes and look for opportunities to streamline procedures
• Participate in special Projects and ad hoc request, as applicable 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience: 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
• Minimum one to three years of experience in accounting or finance roles
• Comprehensive understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Office applications

Reasoning Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, or walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear; reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and/or crouch. The employee must frequently lift up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 75 pounds, and sometimes lift up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The employee may be exposed to infectious or contagious diseases and a variety of electromechanical hazards

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs.
• Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality.
• Oral Communication - Responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Presents numerical data effectively.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
• Diversity - Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics - Keeps commitments; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.
• Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability - Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability - Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.