Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The company is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support shared services and the full accounting cycle. The role is responsible for journal entries, reconciliations, financial analysis and reporting, accounting treatment evaluations, process automation, employee guidance, policy interpretation, and audit support.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and other accounting activities as needed, for several accounting areas, including but not limited to, Cash, Fixed Assets, Intercompany, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Time and Labor, and Leases
- Evaluate financial data and perform different analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement
- Responsible for the preparation of different reports for financial reporting purposes (e.g., rollforwards, reporting schedules, variance analysis)
- Responsible for evaluating different agreements, reports, or data to determine the appropriate accounting treatment
- Communicate within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures
- Contribute to substantial improvements to processes to enhance performance within the job area through automation
- Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees
- Explain, interpret, and gain cooperation on accounting policies, procedures, and practices
- Strong understanding on accounting principles (GAAP) and knowledge in internal controls and related regulations (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley)
- Strong understanding in ASC 842 Lease Accounting and ASC 360 Property, Plant, and Equipment standards and requirements
- Support audit requests from internal and external auditors
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience; in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
- Strong communication skills for both internal and external interactions
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively
- CPA, CFA, CPP or CMA designation is a plus
- Proficiency in accounting software Costpoint and CoStar, or automation tools (e.g., PowerBI, Alteryx, Microsoft Copilot)
- Experience with Fixed Assets and Lease Accounting
- Experience with external auditors (e.g., Big 4, Government) and audit requirements for internal controls (e.g., SOX) and government compliance (e.g., DCAA)
Company Overview
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