Accountant II

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of routine technical accounting and/or auditing work which requires the application of accounting theory and practices.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs professional-level accounting duties such as:

         o Performing and reviewing reconciliations

         o Completing trial balances and journal entries

         o Preparing work papers, schedules and reports

• Ensures transactions are in accordance with applicable authority, policies, procedures, and are recorded consistent with acceptable accounting standards

• Demonstrates or explains accounting practices and procedures as requested

• Prepares accounting reports and supplemental schedules.

• Prepares analysis of inter-company relationships and transactions.

• Uploads journal entries on monthly basis.

• Prepares account reconciliations for department owned accounts.

• May prepare financial statements.

• May prepare foreign currency translations.

• Prepares various reports for compliance with GAAP regulations.

• Responds to SOX and internal audit requests as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or a related discipline

Experience:

• Minimum Two (2) years of financial reporting experience or equivalent experience in a related field

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements and consolidation accounting required

• Understanding of accounting principles, GAAP, SOX Audit process

• Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations

• Ability to work independently, prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines

• Ability to prepare and present working papers and supporting documentation

• Proficiency with PC software such as Excel (Advanced) **may be tested on EXCEL abilities***, other Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively in both written and oral communications