Job FunctionsMonthly journal entriesPayroll preparation and resulting JE'sReconciling balance sheet accountsPreparing external and internal audit schedules
Job RequirementsAssociate Degree in Accounting or equivalent experiencePayroll experience preferred but not neededMinimum of 2 years of progressive, relevant experience (multi-entity, global experience, and public company experience a plus)Solid understanding of reconciling two databases, performing completeness reconciliationDemonstrated ability to document and maintain business processes in the form of Desktop Procedures
SkillsMS Excel backgroundNet Suite experience preferredGeneral ledger and related reconciliation experiencePrior payroll experienceIntermediate knowledge of accounting principlesExcellent communication and organizational skills; proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively meeting deadlines.Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a collaborative and dynamic work environmentCreative problem solver that thrives in a rapidly growing and evolving organizationUses resources effectively to generate solutions; takes initiative when resolving problems
About the Role
This role reports directly to the Sr Director of Accounting and will have responsibility to assist in the delivery of timely and accurate accounting and reporting of general ledger transactions in accordance with GAAP for assigned areas. This position will assist in payroll preparation and resulting JE’s, recording corporate owned centers, reconciling balance sheet accounts and assisting with the transaction team as needed. This position will also assist in the timely monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes and assist with preparing external and internal audit schedules. A Day in the Life
- Prepare and record monthly journal entries and assist in monthly general ledger close process.
- Ensure accurate coding of transactions in accordance with the company’s chart of accounts / budget including preparation and detailed review of the all journal activity. Recommend / record reclassification entries and adjustments, as necessary.
- Assist the transactional accounting team as needed, specifically assist with payroll preparation and journal entries as needed.
- Cross-train to be the back up with regards to preparing and recording corporate owned center transactions and reconcile liability accounts to the point of sale system.
- Assist in preparation of schedules for management, auditors and others as needed.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, as assigned. Typical accounts include, but are not limited to, Accrued Compensation, Prepaids, and Intangibles.
- Investigate/resolve reconciling items on a timely basis.
- Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement variance analysis in accordance with pre-defined scopes.
- Collaborate with colleagues on the financial planning and analysis (“FPA”) team to conduct monthly meetings with assigned department heads to evaluate actual results against budget/forecast and determine required accruals.
- Contribute to maintaining an environment of strong internal controls and proactively identify opportunities to enhance controls or implement efficiencies in compliance with control objectives.
- Use accounting transaction and reporting systems to generate reports, respond to inquiries, conduct research, and identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
- Ad-hoc research / analysis as required.
What Sets You Apart
- Intermediate MS Excel background
- Net Suite experience preferred
- General ledger and related reconciliation experience
- Intermediate knowledge of accounting principles
- Prior payroll experience
- Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Excellent communication and organizational skills; proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively meeting deadlines.
- Uses resources effectively to generate solutions; takes initiative when resolving problems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Creative problem solver that thrives in a rapidly growing and evolving organization
Education and Experience
- Associate Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
- Payroll experience preferred but not needed
- Great excel skills
- Minimum of 2 years of progressive, relevant experience (multi-entity, global experience, and public company experience a plus)
- Excellent communication and organizational skills; proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Solid understanding of reconciling two databases, performing completeness reconciliation
- Strong accounting, analytical, & interpretive skills.
- Demonstrated ability to document and maintain business processes in the form of Desktop Procedures
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels to maximize performance and results.
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