Job Location : Waller,TX, USA
The Financial Reporting Accountant will be responsible for a variety of accounting responsibilities related to the company's financial reporting and corporate accounting group. This position is accountable for preparing and posting transactions to the general ledger, perform account analysis, conduct account reconciliations, and assist in the preparation of internal and external financial reports. The ideal candidate is a certified public accountant (CPA) with experience working for a large public accounting firm, and a self-starter capable of working independently. Must be knowledgeable in general ledger accounting, and capable of interacting with individuals throughout the organization.
Position Responsibilities may include:
* Prepare and post transactions to the general ledger, perform account analysis, and conduct account reconciliations.
* Ensure accuracy and timeliness of work product, proper accounting treatment of transactions, and adherence to best-practice documentation and review standards.
* Perform control activities to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley Act and maintain appropriate control documentation.
* Prepare workpapers that are organized, concise, cross-referenced, and supported by conclusions.
* Assist Financial Reporting Manager with preparation of ad hoc reporting and continual improvement.
* Ability to use reference materials in researching accounting issues.
* Perform other tasks as assigned
Nature & Scope:
* Applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience
* Encouraged to seek continuous improvements
* Performs a range of mainly straightforward assignments
* Works independently with general supervision
* Problems faced are difficult but not typically complex
Knowledge & Skills:
* Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels inside and outside the company
* Well-developed analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Broad understanding of financial/accounting principles.
* Team oriented, results focused individual with hands-on style committed to delivering a very high quality work product.
* Creativity and tenacity in analysis and problem solving. Can-do attitude; ability to work intensively with a full sense of ownership of the work product at all times.
* Ability to anticipate and manage the immediate and longer-term consequences when things do not go as planned.
* Proven ability to meet or beat deadlines; ability to prioritize tasks to meet business needs.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.
* Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
* Expert Excel, Access, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint Skills
* Analytic Skills: Ability to think objectively and interpret meaningful themes from quantitative and qualitative data
* Problem Solving & Decision Quality: Able to use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions
* Relationship Management: Able to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners
* Leadership and performance management skills
* Strong verbal and written communications skills
* Excellent organizational and time management skills
* Possess strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively with a wide variety of people assertively and confidently
Experience:
* 3+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
Education/Certification:
* Bachelor's degree in accounting required, Master's degree preferred.
* Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
People Management: No
Physical Requirements / Work Environment: Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations
Reports To: Manager, Financial Reporting
Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.
The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person's race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.