Senior Accountant Financial Reporting

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Regular and Consistent Attendance
• Assist in the preparation of financial disclosures and footnotes for external reporting purposes.
• Prepares the supporting documentation for quarterly and annual financial statements and footnote disclosures.
• Prepares and develops financial statement variance analysis in excel, which may include researching and analyzing general ledger activities and collaborating with various departments to gather inputs into the analysis.
• Coordinates the timely communication of financial information needed across the global organization used in the quarter-end close process.
• Reviews information gathered from the global team and follow-ups with any review questions.
• Applies principles of U.S. GAAP accounting to analyze financial information and prepares ad hoc financial reports as needed.
• Assist with developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across the organization.
• Maintains proper support and documentation and assists with implementing and maintaining internal controls related to SOX compliance.
• Assists in the timely completion of the internal and external audit by preparing audit schedules and answering questions.
• Working knowledge of the general ledger computer systems and other software tools used in performing assigned duties.
• Works on special accounting projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Skills:

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks and meeting tight deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and distinguish high-priority matters
• Excellent reasoning and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, and detail-oriented skills.
• Must be self-motivated with a strong ability to prioritize and recognize critical situations that need immediate attention.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities and assignments.
• Strong team mentality.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required; two to three years related experience and/or training is preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Outlook including advanced Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables is required.
• Hands-on experience with accounting ERP software packages is a plus is required.
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Active CPA or CPA certificate required.

Language Ability:

• Ability to apply concepts of accounting and to have a working knowledge of the use of technical accounting pronouncements/literature.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Must have good reading, writing, and speaking skills to effectively communicate with studios, managers, and co-workers.

Math Ability:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as discounts, interest, commissions, and proportions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to develop and interpret charts.

Reasoning Ability:

Perform under pressure and/or opposition at times relying on your own independent judgment and knowledge to decide the best directions and solutions.  

Computer Skills:

Proficiency with MS Word and Outlook including advanced Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.

Supervisory Responsibilities:        

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the environment is moderate. 

Physical Demands:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.  The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds.