Accountant III

October 4

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Description

• Develop, prepare, and analyze financial and operational data while performing a variety of daily and monthly accounting duties • Assist management with financial reporting and other projects • Work closely with Accounting Management and assist other team members in the monthly close and reporting processes • Prepare month-end close and ad hoc journal entries, calculations, analysis, and reporting related to complex GAAP accounting transactions • Reconcile complex general ledger accounts, extensively research variances, and correct account discrepancies • Analyze general ledger accounts to ensure proper accounting treatment and necessary monthly accrual adjustments • Exercise good judgement in the preparation of accounting records and reporting consistent with GAAP • Embrace teamwork while also working independently • Perform various accounts payable functions • Assist with monthly financial statement preparation, including analysis of financial results • Review financial results and perform in-depth variance analysis • Assist in the creation and preparation of management reports and run ad hoc calculations • Exhibit advanced problem-solving and resolution skills • Assist with various accounting projects • Interact with various teams on project initiatives and accounting-related items • Assist with the audited financial statements’ preparation • Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, ALCO reporting, and regulatory reporting • Participate in financial and operational audits and regulatory exams • Develop and communicate solutions for continuous process improvements • Manage expectations through consistent and timely updates • Ensure internal control compliance and adherence to all accounting policies and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration with an emphasis in accounting, CPA preferred • 5+ years of financial accounting experience or 2+ years of public accounting experience • Understanding of basic accounting concepts and strong knowledge of GAAP

Benefits

• medical • dental • vision • HSA and FSA • generous earned time off • 401K/student loan repayment • life insurance & AD&D insurance • employee assistance program • employee stock purchase program • tuition reimbursement • performance-based incentive pay • short- and long-term disability • robust wellness program