Financial Staff Accountant

JOB SUMMARY: Complete the monthly close process for assigned regions, ensuring that the monthly results are analyzed and reported accurately and timely.  Prepare a monthly trend analysis for each region of responsibility, which is fully researched, accurate and timely.  Complete all assigned balance sheet analyses within required timeframe.  Assist with Oracle process and system improvements and other non-close projects, and internal/external audits.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job or position.  Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately.  An associate might or might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.
• All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.
• Associates are held accountable for successful job performance.  Job performance standards may be documented separately, and may include functions, objectives, duties or tasks not specifically listed herein.
• In performing functions, duties or tasks, associates are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations.  Associates are required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.
• All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures.  In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of company policies and procedures, associates are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.

General Accounting

• Perform month-end close procedures such as journal entries, account analyses and income statement review.
• Perform monthly account reconciliation and analysis of balance sheet and income statement, while applying accounting principles.
• Ensures compliance with group accounting methods, policies and principles.
• Present analysis of results in monthly trend meeting.
• Research and resolve field office inquiries on financial statements.
• Interface with field personnel in a professional and responsive manner.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis, identify and resolve issues by working with subledger teams. 
• Work with external and internal auditors; prepare audit schedules for quarterly, year-end, controls and internal audits as needed.
• Special projects as required.

Oracle /Special Projects

• Evaluates procedures, process flows, department controls and systems.  Works with subledger teams, project team and management to identify and propose corrective actions or process improvements.  Focus on improving the accuracy of financial statements, and efficiency of monthly close process.   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT ENTRY:

Additional qualifications may be specified and receive preference, depending upon the nature of the position.

Education/Experience: 

• College degree (BS) – Accounting Major 
• Minimum 3 years of accounting month-end close experience, including the basic theories and applications of general accounting monthly close process and balance sheet analysis, or 3 years of public accounting required.
• Excellent PC skills to include proficiency in Excel (vlookups, pivots, hlookups) and meeting tools (Teams, Zoom).
• Proficiency in systems such as Oracle or SAP is a plus.

Competencies (as demonstrated through experience, training, and/or testing):

• Highly motivated self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills.  Should be able to identify problems and propose a resolution, and/or related process and system improvements.
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills.
• Ability to successfully carry out multiple assignments concurrently and prioritize responsibilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Set and maintain a high standard of quality for assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to be an effective team member and handle project assignments responsibly.
• Proactively pursue best practices and process improvements.
• Attention to detail and the ability to analyze large amounts of data.
• Provides work product with a high level of efficiency and accuracy.