Accountant II - General Ledger

Accountant I - General Ledger

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The Accountant I - General Ledger is an entry level professional with knowledge of General Ledger principles, practices, concepts, and theories. The incumbent is responsible for performing day to day activities including account reconciliations, variance analysis, and preparation of routine journal entries. The nature of their General Ledger work is standard with little complexity and tends to have some precedent. The incumbent receives moderate level of guidance and direction and works under general supervision to complete assigned processes or activities, in accordance with department practices. The incumbent may identify improvements to General Ledger activities and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analysis and reporting

Analyze transactions for accuracy; calculate, create, and process routine journals to ensure the accuracy of financial information; perform reconciliations of various accounting information and / or systems

Monitor, maintain, and ensure compliance with all SOX documented controls in General Ledger area; provide support and analysis of accounting data for management and for audit inquiries

Apply defined General Ledger approaches, utilize appropriate standards, procedures, and processes to complete tasks; provide customer service to internal and external stakeholders in response to questions pertaining to General Ledger

Provide communication and regular updates on assigned tasks as requested by the General Ledger Supervisor and senior staff; identify risks in delivery and actively support business development objectives

Support the General Ledger Supervisor with the development and implementation of appropriate metrics to manage business risks and improve decision making; consider future implications beyond an immediate problem

Participate in the analysis of historical data and identify trends to increase accountability and improve decision making for General Ledger, and contribute to the development of reports to effectively communicate insights that can impact Finance and the broader organization

Actively engage in process improvement initiatives to enhance General Ledger service delivery and processes; assist with process automation and design by identifying areas to reduce routine manual tasks

Participate in the integration of current systems (e.g., SAP) and analytical techniques to enhance / streamline current operations

Champion a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting

0-3+ years of related experience

Experience with Financial Systems / SAP preferred

Experience with Microsoft tools and applications required

Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and project management skills

Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job

Ability to exercise judgment with little direction / guidance but also knows when to escalate to the General Ledger Supervisor

Knowledge of GAAP, Internal Control processes

Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner

Licenses and Certifications

CPA or meets the requirements to sit for the CPA exam preferred

Key Competencies

BEHAVIORAL

Building Partnerships

Leading Teams

Business Acumen

Communication

Courage

Building Self-Insight

Driving for Results

Energizing the Organization

Driving Execution

Building Trusting Relationships

Driving Innovation

Planning and Organizing

Safety

Establishing Strategic Direction

TECHNICAL

Core Accounting

Financial Reporting & Data Analysis

Industry & Business Knowledge

Risk Management

Business Partnering

Project & Change Management

Financial Transaction Management

Financial Systems

Governance & Internal Control

Regulatory Accounting

May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.