Job Purpose:
Our Senior Corporate Accountant plays a pivotal role in our finance team, ensuring accurate financial record-keeping, compliance with accounting standards, and timely reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and possesses a strong understanding of accounting principles and standards.
Job Responsibilities:
•Accounting responsibilities related to many different areas of Corporate-level accounting, including, but not limited to, financial statement consolidation, joint ventures, variance analysis, equity earnings, business combinations, intercompany accounting, etc.
•Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal management and external stakeholders.
•Participate in the month-end close process, including the preparation and/or review of journal entries, account reconciliations, variance explanations and other financial information and supporting schedules.
•Act as the subject matter expert for assigned areas of responsibility and interact with all levels of management regarding issues related to these specific areas.
•Research and document technical accounting guidance to support management positions, as needed.
•Analyze financial data and trends to identify variances, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
•Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation, explanations, and support.
•Collaborate with key business partners and other stakeholders to gather information, resolve issues, and communicate financial information effectively.
Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:
Technical accounting research of complex or unusual accounting topics, operating and finance lease accounting, corporate debt, intangible assets, fixed assets, business combinations, and other functional areas of corporate accounting.
Public accounting firm or publicly traded company experience preferred.
Big 4 public accounting firm experience a plus.
Knowledge of accounting functions and strong knowledge of US GAAP.
Working knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle GL) a plus.
Must be a solid team player and demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment across functional areas.
Reliable, flexible, and engaged, with a process improvement mindset.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and leadership skills
Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
CPA certification or CPA track highly preferred
Work Experience:
•3-5 years of related job experience.
•Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
•Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
•Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.
•Experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework.
•Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
•Strong planning and organization skills are required.
Education:
•Bachelor's Degree
•Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
What We Offer
•Engaging and inclusive culture with employee lead Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
•Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
•Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
•Healthcare benefits and 401k with match start date of hire, paid time off and parental bonding time, tuition reimbursement, annual Profit-Sharing Program and much more! Learn more here.
Veritiv Corporation , headquartered in Atlanta, Veritiv is a leading provider of design-to-delivery packaging, print, and facility solutions. With a diverse team and global reach, we're helping businesses cut costs, reduce waste, and improve efficiencies that make doing business easier. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.