Sr Accountant

About the position

The Operations Accounting Senior will perform general accounting functions and prepare reports reflecting financial results for the organization. This role is crucial in formulating and administering accounting practices to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting principles. The position involves collaboration with a team of accounting professionals to support various business operations, focusing on revenue recognition, inventory management, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Review journal entries prepared by Staff Accountant
• Review reconciliations prepared by Staff Accountant and assist Manager with preparing detailed fluctuation analysis for accounting leadership
• Prepare journal entries for assigned accounts; review GL accounts/financial statements for reasonableness
• Assist with the revenue recognition process to ensure compliance with accounting principles on deferred revenue, flux analyses, and related SOX controls
• Assist with the development and implementation of new accounting policies and memos and the maintenance of existing ones
• Review customer contracts for revenue recognition to ensure compliance with company policies and appropriate revenue recognition standards
• Seek out process improvement initiatives that increase the efficiency and accuracy of revenue monthly close process
• Drive strategic initiatives that increase the efficiency and accuracy of revenue monthly close process
• Identify events - i.e., missing rent, utilities, charges posted to wrong accounts etc
• Estimate amounts to accrue, defer, reverse or change based upon historical data and knowledge of business
• Agree balances to supporting documentation/source (operating system, bank statements, etc)
• Identify/research/resolve any unusual balances for trial balance and P&L accounts
• Assist in development and design of accounting processes to mitigate controls risks
• Assess accounting impacts of business changes
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls and accounting policies
• Develop and coach staff members on the Operations Accounting team to foster career growth
• Ensure security and integrity of Rentokil North America's financial information
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis
• Assist with Internal and External Audits by assigning duties to the Staff Accountant and ensuring data and support documentation received satisfies the auditors request
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in accounting or finance fields
• Experience with multi-unit organization
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field or equivalent relevant experience

Nice-to-haves

• MBA in finance, accounting or related field

Benefits

• Benefits start on day 1 for full-time colleagues with no waiting period
• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
• Vacation days & sick days
• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement benefits for full-time colleagues
• Training and development programs available