What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Accountant position at Primerica?
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In 2022, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution named Primerica one of the best places to work for the ninth consecutive year. Also in 2022, Primerica was named one of the Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes for the second consecutive year. Forbes also named Primerica as one of America’s best Insurance companies for 2022. Primerica ranks 6th among 25 companies included in the Term Life Insurance category. Over the past seven years Primerica has consistently been voted Best Employer by Gwinnett Magazine in its special "Best of Gwinnett" winner editions. Primerica is a great place to work! Join our team to experience what it’s like to work at “one of the best places to work in the metro Atlanta”.
About This Position
The Procurement Accountant is responsible for capital projects, fixed assets, and lease accounting. Preparing and/or approving monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting documentation. The role will assist in providing guidance to the organization in the areas of purchasing, fixed assets, and leasing.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Administer the Capital Expenditure Policy, including submission and approval, accounting, tracking, and reporting of projects. Consult with Accounting Policy team as needed to ensure appropriate accounting treatment of purchases. Coordinate with various business areas to determine project status on an ongoing basis, monitor costs, and record the appropriate journal entries to the general ledger. Prepare reconciliations and related documentation for financial reporting purposes.
Administer Fixed Assets Policy. Review purchases and determine appropriate accounting treatment. Approve fixed assets capitalization, transfers, and disposals using Workday Business Assets. Approve monthly reconciliations and prepare quarterly reporting. Provide accounting guidance to other areas of the Company.
Review and maintain equipment and building contracts in Lease accounting software. Ensure accounting is in compliance with regulatory requirements. Prepare monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and quarterly and annual lease disclosures. Attend project meetings to provide direction and obtain all necessary information for corporate accounting and disclosure purposes. Review vendor correspondence and assist in resolving discrepancies. Work with Accounts Payable team to ensure rental payments are made timely and accurately.
Prepare area specific journal entries and reconciliations as part of the month and year end close procedures. Produce balance sheet variance analysis on a quarterly basis. Participate in Workday functionality testing bi-annually.
This is a hybrid position that requires working onsite in the Duluth, Georgia office and remotely multiple days each week.
The estimated salary range for this role is: 80K-90K
Required
This position is exempt (not eligible for overtime pay):
Yes
Our Benefits
At Primerica, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.
In 2022, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution named Primerica one of the best places to work for the ninth consecutive year. Also in 2022, Primerica was named one of the Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes for the second consecutive year. Forbes also named Primerica as one of America’s best Insurance companies for 2022. Primerica ranks 6th among 25 companies included in the Term Life Insurance category. Over the past seven years Primerica has consistently been voted Best Employer by Gwinnett Magazine in its special "Best of Gwinnett" winner editions. Primerica is a great place to work! Join our team to experience what it’s like to work at “one of the best places to work in the metro Atlanta”.
About This Position
The Procurement Accountant is responsible for capital projects, fixed assets, and lease accounting. Preparing and/or approving monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting documentation. The role will assist in providing guidance to the organization in the areas of purchasing, fixed assets, and leasing.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Administer the Capital Expenditure Policy, including submission and approval, accounting, tracking, and reporting of projects. Consult with Accounting Policy team as needed to ensure appropriate accounting treatment of purchases. Coordinate with various business areas to determine project status on an ongoing basis, monitor costs, and record the appropriate journal entries to the general ledger. Prepare reconciliations and related documentation for financial reporting purposes.
Administer Fixed Assets Policy. Review purchases and determine appropriate accounting treatment. Approve fixed assets capitalization, transfers, and disposals using Workday Business Assets. Approve monthly reconciliations and prepare quarterly reporting. Provide accounting guidance to other areas of the Company.
Review and maintain equipment and building contracts in Lease accounting software. Ensure accounting is in compliance with regulatory requirements. Prepare monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and quarterly and annual lease disclosures. Attend project meetings to provide direction and obtain all necessary information for corporate accounting and disclosure purposes. Review vendor correspondence and assist in resolving discrepancies. Work with Accounts Payable team to ensure rental payments are made timely and accurately.
Prepare area specific journal entries and reconciliations as part of the month and year end close procedures. Produce balance sheet variance analysis on a quarterly basis. Participate in Workday functionality testing bi-annually.
This is a hybrid position that requires working onsite in the Duluth, Georgia office and remotely multiple days each week.
The estimated salary range for this role is: 80K-90K
Required
- The Procurement Accountant will be required to become securities licensed (Series 6) within the first nine months of employment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
- Ability to understand and apply highly technical accounting policies.
- Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks and respond to changing priorities in a deadline-oriented environment.
- Excellent team player capable of working with people of varying levels and bringing multiple groups together.
- High level of analytical and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to prepare, edit, and deliver procedures and training material.
- 4-5 years’ experience in corporate fixed assets, capital projects and leasing.
- CPA designation.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Workday Financials (General Ledger/AP/Purchasing) and Blackline reconciliation experience.
This position is exempt (not eligible for overtime pay):
Yes
Our Benefits
- Day one health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) Plan with competitive employer match
- Vacation, sick, holiday and volunteer time off
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
- Professional development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Company-sponsored social and philanthropy events
At Primerica, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000
