Senior Accounting Analyst

ABOUT THE ROLE…

We seek to hire for office in Richmond, VA an experienced Senior Financial Reporting Analyst to be responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of accounting and financial results.  This will be a hands-on position that will interact with business unit leadership and coordinate with teammates in various departments to ensure the proper execution of accounting functions and the accurate reporting of financial results.

 

You will perform senior level accounting and analysis functions that support the compilation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial results.  Additionally, you will be responsible for special projects as required by the Manager of Accounting and Director, Head of Global Financial Services, North America

Finance Business Partnering.

 

WHAT WILL YOU BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?

Monthly Closing/Reconciliation and Analysis

Creates and enters journal entry transactions in conjunction with monthly closing process
Reporting using COGNOS in conjunction with monthly closing process
Performs analysis of balance sheet reserves, including review of activity and the evaluation of the adequacy of reserves
Prepares various account reconciliations

 

Internal Control Compliance

Responsible for updating and maintaining internal control documentation as required by corporate parent (Scandinavian Tobacco Group)
Validates and tests compliance with key controls monthly

 

Monthly Financial Reporting and Analysis

Responsible for preparation and analysis of the legal entity monthly financial statements that are reported to headquarters
Responsible for preparation of audit schedules as requested by external auditors during annual financial statement audit

 

WHAT’S NEEDED FOR THIS ROLE?

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; CPA preferred; 3-5 years accounting experience; public accounting experience preferred
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls; International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) accounting experience a plus
Strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to effectively work with others; good attendance is required
Fluent in English language (oral and written)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) plus enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, preferably Oracle

 

Heavy computer use and occasional extended workdays are expected in this position, negligible travel required

 

 

WHAT’S IN AN OFFER?

As a colleague at Scandinavian Tobacco Group, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package as a generous benefits package.

•             Comprehensive Health Care, Vision & Dental Plan

•             Flexible Spending Account

•             Disability Plans

•             Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance

•             Additional Supplemental Benefits

•             Paid Vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO) days, Holidays

•             401(k) Retirement Saving Plan including a generous Company match

 

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*Please be informed that this Direct Search is conducted exclusively by the Scandinavian Tobacco Group. We do not accept applications from agencies, and we will not provide compensation for unsolicited CVs.

 

**This position does not offer Visa sponsorship. Candidates must have valid work authorization in the United States and only qualified candidates will be contacted.