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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in accounting practices, including GAAP compliance, financial reporting, and internal controls, while effectively leading initiatives and mentoring junior staff.
Highest-signal resume keywords
GAAP StandardsFinancial ReportingAnalytical SkillsPowerBIInternal Controls
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Journal EntriesAccount ReconciliationsFixed Asset ProcessingAccrual EntriesBudget Variance ReviewsRevenue AnalysisExpense AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceProcess ImprovementFinancial Analysis
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPresentation SkillsMentoring
Tools & Technologies
Business SoftwareSpreadsheet ApplicationsMainframe ApplicationsWeb-Based ApplicationsData Analytics Tools
Industry Keywords
Sarbanes-OxleyPublic AccountingFor-Profit Corporate EnvironmentInternal ControlsCompliance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, fixed asset processing, lease/contract review, accrual entries, and/or budget variance reviews
- Research and analyze assigned large elements of revenue and expense and related internal reporting
- Ensure general ledger account balances are materially correct in compliance with internal controls and GAAP
- Test and document internal control risks in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley
- Lead accounting initiatives and projects, including process improvement, regulatory compliance/changes, and policy
- Mentor less senior staff
- Comply with applicable laws/regulations and company policies/procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or other related quantitative discipline is required
- Related experience may offset degree requirements and related education/degree may offset experience requirements
- Four (4) years experience in accounting for financial reporting in a public accounting firm or in a large for-profit corporate environment
- Excellent analytical and financial analysis skills required
- Strong knowledge of GAAP standards required
- Outstanding knowledge of business software, spreadsheet applications and/or mainframe or web-based applications
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including presentation skills
- Experience with PowerBI or a similar data analytics tools is preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans
- Disability assistance available for applicants
- Legal protections regarding compensation-information disclosure and nondiscrimination