Staff Accountant

About the position

The Staff Accountant II will maintain assigned Sarbanes-Oxley internal control process documentation and ensure that key internal controls defined in the documentation are being performed without exception on a periodic basis. Related tasks include revenue testing, SSAE16 service organization controls, quarterly signoffs and others as assigned. The role involves participating in the monthly closing process by reconciling inter-company activity, researching variances and distributing inter-company reports. The Staff Accountant II will also maintain the lease accounting database and update accounting schedules as needed. Additionally, the position requires assisting with statutory international audit requirements and tying out financial information. The accountant will contribute to the preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements with appropriate eliminations, including the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Statement of Cash Flows. These statements and related analyses, including reporting of key financial metrics, are prepared as part of an internal reporting package to assist management and the board of directors. The role supports Corporate Accounting's external reporting requirements by assisting in the completion of corporate information packages and preparation of applicable footnote disclosures. The Staff Accountant II will also prepare government surveys and complete filing after review by the manager, utilize financial reporting tools including the SAP general ledger system and the Hyperion database, and provide support for internal and external auditors. Other duties and special projects may be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned Sarbanes-Oxley internal control process documentation.
• Ensure that key internal controls are being performed without exception on a periodic basis.
• Participate in the monthly closing process by reconciling inter-company activity.
• Research variances and distribute inter-company reports.
• Maintain lease accounting database and update accounting schedules as needed.
• Assist with statutory international audit requirements and tie out financial information.
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements with appropriate eliminations.
• Prepare Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Statement of Cash Flows.
• Assist in the completion of corporate information packages and preparation of applicable footnote disclosures.
• Prepare government surveys and complete filing after review by manager.
• Utilize financial reporting tools including SAP general ledger system and Hyperion database.
• Provide support for internal and external auditors.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree in accounting.
• One to three years performing routine assignments.
• Basic knowledge of accounting standards, practices and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act internal control requirements.
• Basic knowledge of PC software.
• Develops competence in own area by performing structured and/or routine work.
• Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems.
• Applies limited judgement and discretion.
• Depends on others for instruction, guidance and direction.
• Communicates with various levels of internal and external contacts for mostly standard items.

Benefits

• Life insurance
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability coverage
• 401k with company contributions