What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at RPL International?
The Senior Accountant, General and Technical Accounting is primarily responsible for partnering with accounting leadership on various functions related to SEC reporting, technical accounting research, month-end close and ad-hoc special projects according to business demands. Produce accounting memorandums and financial reports, perform calculations and organize support for SOX controls and reports.
ESSENTIALS OF THE JOB:
- Responsible for supporting month-end close process and have a strong understanding of the internal control concepts.
- Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Assist with the accounting for share-based compensation arrangements.
- Perform research and assessment of technical accounting matters and disclosure requirements for significant, unusual and/or complex transactions or changes in accounting standards.
- Monitor new accounting pronouncements and assist with implementation of new standards.
- Assist with the drafting of SEC financial reports and coordinate support for tie-outs.
- Prepare and/or review SOX documentation.
- Assist with responding to internal and external audit requests in connection with quarterly reviews and annual audits.
- Perform other job-related functions, special ad hoc requests and special projects as assigned.
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
Experience Requirements
- Requires 5 years of professional related work experience. 3 years at a Big 4 accounting firm is strongly preferred.
- Requires proficiency in finance and office applications (SAP or other Tier I ERP applications, Excel, Word).
- Must be financial/detail oriented, possess excellent analytical abilities and be customer oriented.
