Accountant

About the Role

Performs basic accounting functions and responsibilities requiring general supervision. Utilizes general accounting and financial principles and techniques. Assists in obtaining, assembling, evaluating, interpreting, recording, and analyzing financial data. Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of financial reports and performs or assists in financial analysis as directed.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs professional accounting work involving compilation, consolidation, and analysis of financial data. May include:
• Ledgers and preparation of journal entries
• Fixed asset or inventory accounting
• Preparation of trial balance or financial statements
• Reviews and audits expense reports to ensure compliance with established guidelines.
• Resolves questions and guides Accounting Specialists/Associates in their problem resolution. Identifies issues that should be brought to the attention of a higher authority.
• Handles and resolves complex or unique questions, problems, or assignments, exercising independent judgment and initiative. May provide guidance to others within the same skill area.
• Drafts segments of statements and reports, including assignments involving analysis of data.
• Ensures accounting transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Reconciles, investigates, corrects, and adjusts accounting information in accordance with aggressive deadlines.
• Prepares financial statements and/or work papers for multiple accounting bases.
• Explains to others how and why transactions were processed and reported.
• Uses multiple financial systems and/or sophisticated reporting tools to produce a variety of analyses.
• Proactively identifies unique problems, such as reconciliation/posting issues, and seeks help to resolve, if necessary.
• Prepares financial statements and reporting requirements.
• Conducts project work as needed in other multiple bases of accounting and financial reporting.
• Calculates and compiles divisional forecast, budget, and plans.
• Conducts budget coordination, division financial consolidation, and other division reporting requirements.
• Responsible for adherence to the company's framework of internal controls.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent education/experience.
• Up to 2 years of experience, with degree.
• Working knowledge of accounting areas preferred (e.g., investments, insurance products, premium, tax).
• Uses multiple financial systems and/or sophisticated reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Customer service approach.
• Detail-oriented, accurate.
• Works effectively individually and within a team.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid (In Office: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays)
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven office environment.
• Occasional Travel.