Accountant III

Sierra Nevada Corporation - Sparks, NV

Full-time - Mid Level

Sparks, NV

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

As an Accountant III at Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), you will play a crucial role in applying accounting principles to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. This position involves overseeing various accounts, ensuring adherence to accounting policies, and assisting management with general ledger support and account reconciliations. You will be part of a corporate team that provides strategic direction and business support across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare adjusting journal entries
• Prepare subsidiary US GAAP financial statements from trial balances
• Act as a liaison between the subsidiary and corporate accounting
• Analyze account variances to provide a narrative for management review
• Prepare account reconciliations
• Assist in process and system improvements
• Cross-departmental communication in support of transactions
• Provide solutions for further automation of assigned tasks
• Prepare revenue and lease assessments in accordance with US GAAP
• Learn company processes and continually look for efficiencies and ways to automate

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Typically 6 or more years of relevant experience
• Experience collaborating with diverse business partners to gather and compile accounting data
• Experience creating financial statements from trial balances
• Working knowledge of US GAAP
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel data analysis
• Detail oriented with strong analytical abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team

Nice-to-haves

• Previous exposure to automated accounting systems
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or pursuing
• Experience with MS Office products: Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Familiar with ASC 606 Revenue Recognition and ASC 842 Lease Accounting standards
• Experience with foreign exchange rate conversion

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• Life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement