The Accountant II supports the balance sheet and general ledger ensuring compliance to US GAAP and Corporate Accounting Policies while seeking out opportunities for process improvement to have more efficient and effective workloads. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate general ledger records, assisting with month-end close, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will also have experience supporting accounting for US based companies and exposure to the application of resale tax certificates in multi-state environments.
Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting Required, CPA preferred but not required
- 3+ years of accounting experience with progressively increased responsibility and complexity in a company of $500M or greater, preferably in the merchandise branding industry
- International experience is a plus, specifically in UK, France, and Germany. Includes experience with multiple entities, foreign transactions, multiple currencies, and non-US accounting standards
- Strong technical accounting skills. Ability to research accounting issues using appropriate guidance, and recommend appropriate accounting in accordance with US GAAP
- Experience with Oracle EBS preferred or similar major ERP system
- Strong Microsoft Office Excel skills (advanced formulas a plus)
- Exposure to financial system tools such as Blackline, Hyperion/Smartview, Tableau
Job Skills & traits
- Understands generally accepted accounting principles, controls, and practices
- Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills
- Able to manage multiple priorities; demonstrates flexibility as priorities change in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Self-motivated, solutions-oriented team player with high energy
- Superb attention to detail, strong planning, and excellent organization skills
- Ability to influence and build relationships cross-functionally
- Diligent: ensures high quality of work and strives to reduce errors and review comments
- Efficient: completes projects/tasks in a timely manner
- Inquisitive: asks questions to better understand requirements and data
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in the financial close process, including but not limited to the preparation of month-end journal entries and reconciliations
- Assist in margin analytics focused on contractual obligations
- Assist with financial statement preparation and internal reporting
- Maintain the general ledger system and ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Monitor and reconcile intercompany transactions.
- Review and validate resale certificates for compliance with tax regulations.
- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and analysis.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Tax.
- Continuously identify and implement process improvements within the general ledger function.
- Adapt to new tasks and responsibilities as the business grows and changes
- Assist in financial and statutory audit preparation
- Completes special projects as assigned
- Assist other teams as necessary to assure timely accounting processes.
