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Responsibilities:

• Perform and review daily operational accounting processes; record journal entries, complex general ledger account reconciliations, and support timely month-end close
• In-depth experience with month-end balance sheet account reconciliations
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, expenses, and payroll
• Assist in implementation, maintenance, and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Play a part in a variety of department-wide initiatives, including implementation of new ERP system and transition from outsourced accounting operations
• Operate with minimum supervision

Special projects and impromptu reporting upon request

• Participate in the team’s month, quarter, and year-end close procedures, iterating these workflows as needed
• Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing process by preparing monthly financial close workbooks
• Respond to and provide support for external auditor and tax accountant requests
• Assemble analyses for monthly balance sheets and income statements for management reporting

Requirements:

• BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• 2+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience
• CPA and recent Big Four experience a plus
• Comprehensive knowledge of Closing Processes
• Strong spreadsheet and data management skills (e.g., pivot tables, vlookups)
• A solid understanding of U.S. GAAP

ERP system experience 

• Strong written communication skills. Effectively interacts with others at all levels internally and externally – within and outside of Finance. Ability to tailor communication to the audience to achieve desired results
• Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges