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Senior Staff Technical Accountant

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Jan 2025

About the role

Long-term employment with opportunities for growth

We offer excellent benefits from day one, including:

401(K) Retirement Saving Plan w/ Employer Match
Low-Cost Health, Dental & Vision insurance (Starting DAY ONE)
Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
Paid Time Off – (15 Days; prorated before 1st year)
Parental Leave
Paid holidays

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing technical accounting support on various transactions, assisting in maintaining the Division and Corporate Accounting Policies, and assisting in implementing new accounting standards. The ideal candidate must have a technical accounting background, be comfortable with navigating through various business contracts and various business scenarios, have outstanding communication and writing skills, be attentive to details, and be able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. The candidate will develop strong working relationships across the organization with various levels of management. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. GEOGRAPHIC REGION: Please note applications out of the geographic region for position applied will not be considered. QUALIFICATIONS: Required

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting
Three (3) years of corporate accounting experience at a mid-sized or large for-profit company, or three (3) years auditing experience with a mid-sized or large CPA firm, or a combination of the two.
Above experience must be after the effective date of the new Accounting Standard ASC 842 (i.e., 2019)
Comprehensive working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements, including implementation of new accounting standards and updates to Accounting Policies
Experience in ASC 842
Experience in performing technical accounting research
Experience in resolving technical accounting issues
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities within tight timelines
Outstanding oral and written communication skills – including developing presentations
Advanced proficiency level of (i.e., fluent in) English both oral and written.
Conversational or intermediate level of Spanish proficiency
Advanced computer skills in MS Word, Excel & Outlook required
Well-developed interpersonal skills. Ability to get along well with diverse personalities
Strong work ethic
Strong organization and time management skills
Ability to technically examine business contracts and business scenarios
Ability to examine and verify financial documents and reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.
Some overseas travel may be required

Preferred

Master’s Degree in Accounting
Sarbanes-Oxley experience
Recent experience in the transportation industry
Advanced proficiency level of (i.e., fluent in) Spanish both oral and written.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary:

Assist with all technical accounting.
Plans and implements new procedures and changes in the accounting system, as well as implementing requirements of new and existing accounting literature from the FASB as appropriate.
Ensure that all quarterly reporting deadlines to our corporate office are met.
Interact with external and internal auditors

Secondary:

Responsible for ensuring timely closing of the company’s books according to established timelines as it relates to functions in their area.
Monitor established interna