Financial Accountant

JOB SUMMARY:  To provide a variety of accounting services specializing in the Fixed Asset area to the Security Division.  Liaison with Region Controllers and managers to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting of Fixed Assets.
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.

• Perform account reconciliations, rollforwards and analysis on balance sheet and income statement accounts related to Fixed Assets while applying accounting principles.
• Perform week-to-week maintenance of Fixed Assets including the recording of additions, transfers, adjustments, retirements and other related items as required to maintain the system.
• Actively participate in and perform month-end Fixed Asset closing procedures and certain Prepaid accounts that are managed via the Fixed Asset system.
• Preparation of schedules to assist with quarterly HFM reporting.
• Present Fixed Asset Flux analysis of results for the quarterly close.
• Research and resolve field office inquiries on financial statements.
• Interface with field personnel in a professional and responsive manner.
• Act as back-up for various key weekly and monthly Oracle processes.
• Prepare year-end Tax Package schedules as required by the Corporate Tax department.
• Prepare year-end audit schedules for outside auditors.
• Special projects as required.

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 experience.   Competencies (as demonstrated through experience, training, and/or testing): • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. • Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact at all levels within an organization. • Demonstrated proficiency in MS Excel and Word. • Oracle experience preferred • Experience in IFRS16 Lease accounting a plus. • Excellent organization and time management skills, with ability to multi-task. • Collaborates. Team player.   Working Conditions and Physical/Mental Demands: With or without reasonable accommodation, a candidate must have the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions described.  In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include: • During year end close process in January, Saturdays could be required. • During monthly close process, which encompasses portions of two weeks of each month, attendance is mandatory. • Maintaining composure in dealing with executives, clients, staff and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations. • Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks, controlled substance testing, and behavioral selection survey. • Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information. • Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds. • Computer usage • Frequent sitting
 
 

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