Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for assisting with the accounting operations for capital accounting process. This role will report to the accounting team manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manage the capital asset function to ensure assets are capitalized on a timely basis and accounted for in accordance with GAAP,
• Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting schedules,
• Prepare account reconciliations,
• Communicate effectively with team members from other functional areas as well as external sources,
• Comply with internal controls and best practices,
• Initiate process improvements to increase efficiency of financial close and accuracy of financial accounts,
• Support the financial reporting team as needed for preparation of the Form 10-Q, 10-K and other filings as needed,
• Provide information for auditors, and
• Support special projects
Competencies:
This team member must have a strong leadership and demonstrated ability in the following areas:
• Accountability & Drive for Results - Strong customer focus and collaborative skills
• Change Agent - Ability and readiness to embrace and successfully drive/implement change.
• Functional/technical skills - Strong knowledge of US GAAP, in particular ASC 360 and ASC 350
• Process Optimization Focused - A visionary with ability to balance practical.
• Team player; comfort in operating within a dynamic, complex organizational structure.
Qualifications:
Education:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or other business-related field
• Master's degree in business administration or CPA Certification (preferred)
Experience:
• 5+ years' experience in accounting or related field
• Experience with capital accounting guidance under ASC 360 and ASC 350 (preferred)
• Experience with lease accounting guidance under ASC842 (preferred)
• Must be organized and detail oriented, possess a systems background, flexible, able to work independently, good oral and written communication skills, and have worked in a medium to large corporate environment
• Understands and is able to apply accounting concepts
• Comfortable with and able to utilize computer technology Microsoft Excel, a strong plus
• Demonstrated ability to thrive and respond in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical thinking skills
• Experience with ERP ledgers systems is preferred (Oracle, Baan, SAP, JDE)