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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, month-end close processes, and project accounting, with a strong focus on compliance with US GAAP and SOX regulations. Proficient in financial analysis, journal entries, and account reconciliations, while effectively managing competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Financial ReportingMonth-End CloseJournal EntriesAccount ReconciliationsUS GAAP Compliance
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Hard Skills
Double-Entry AccountingFinancial AnalysisP&L AnalysisBudgetingCost Center AnalysisAttention to DetailData ReconciliationVariance AnalysisProject AccountingInternal Controls
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationCollaborative ApproachPositive AttitudeOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsOneStreamHyperionPower BIVES Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
CPA Designation
Industry Keywords
SOX ComplianceAudit PreparednessMunicipal Water MarketIndustrial Water MarketAbsorption Accounting
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support month-end close, financial reporting, project accounting, intercompany activities, and general ledger accuracy
- Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
- Analyze balance sheet and P&L variances to forecast
- Support revenue recognition and financial statement preparation
- Assist with audits and SOX compliance
- Collaborate with global finance and business teams
- Investigate accounting discrepancies and maintain audit-ready documentation
- Support project accounting for multiple element arrangements, revenue recognition, and project obligations
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual statistics
- Support intercompany reconciliation and transfers
- Perform cost center analysis and research irregularities
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis to support business understanding and forecasting
- Communicate and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
- Participate in SOX testing, audits, and team projects
- Identify, develop, and implement standard work and efficiency improvements
- Drive continuous process improvement using VES tools
- Act as a subject matter expert for assigned areas
- Manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
- 3–5 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities
- Practical understanding of double-entry accounting and experience preparing and analyzing general ledger transactions
- Experience supporting financial analysis, budgets, P&L analysis, and sales or revenue reporting
- Strong Excel skills, including lookup functions, pivot tables, and formulas used for reconciliation and analysis
- Understanding of internal controls, documentation standards, and standard business practices in a public company environment
- Ability to complete assigned accounting activities independently and seek guidance on complex or unfamiliar matters
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry, reconciliation, and analysis
- Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, and meet accounting close and reporting deadlines
- Experience using an ERP system and financial reporting tools; ability to learn new systems and reporting processes
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information and discrepancies clearly
- Collaborative approach, willingness to learn, and a positive, solution-focused attitude
- Working knowledge of US GAAP preferred
- Experience in project accounting, including ERP project modules preferred
- Progress toward, or completion of, a CPA designation preferred
- Experience in absorption accounting or a manufacturing environment preferred
- Knowledge of the municipal and industrial water market landscape preferred
- Experience with OneStream, Hyperion, or Power BI preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid schedule
- Flexible working hours
- Professional onboarding and training options
- Career coaching and development opportunities
- Health benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Medical/dental/vision insurance to eligible employees
- 5% ICP bonus pay
