Senior Accounting Analyst (Financial Reporting)

Description

• May provide work direction and training to other analysts.
• Collect and analyze a variety of complex financial data in order to perform some or all of the following accounting processes: reconcile assigned accounts, analyze financial data and prepare complex accounting ledger entries, prepare reports, settle inter-company receivables and payables, and prepare property valuations. Select methods and techniques to analyze financial data to identify adverse trends and recommend solutions to mitigate financial impact.
• Participate in and support accurate month-end, quarter-end and year-end accounting close cycles and development of subsequent internal and external financial statements, required regulatory reporting forms and tax filings. May assume a lead role, responsible for the accurate and timely analysis and reporting of various business cycles.
• Participate in or lead special projects as assigned. Projects may include, but are not limited to testing system upgrades or enhancements, rate case support, conducting financial analysis and developing ad hoc reports and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide timely and accurate assistance and consultation to clients within supported business area, including, but not limited to interpretation of account codes or financial reports, providing project status reports, and work order resolution. Prepare presentations, statistical reports, schedules and other information on operating results for management and outside parties. Consult with co-workers, clients and management on technical accounting or system-related matters.
• Stay current with new or proposed local, state, federal rules and regulations and internal and external financial reporting requirements. Uses broad understanding of accounting and GAAP practices to resolve a wide range of complex issues in creative ways.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related business degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply GAAP.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in general financial accounting and reporting experience, with an emphasis on complex accounting issues, processes, and multiple company accounting. Note: Candidates with a Master's Degree or certification such as CPA, CMA, CFA, etc or investment banking or public accounting background may be granted years of experience to reach the 4-year minimum.
• Demonstrated knowledge of business and legal principles, analytical and communication skills.
• Knowledge of and experience working with SAP highly desirable.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance