Manage the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations, and report preparation
Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes.
Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices
Participate in strategic financial projects including upgrades/phase-two implementation of ERP software
Ensure compliance with internal control policies in a SOX environment
Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance
Interacts at all levels and with budget owners or other stakeholders to produce a timely, efficient, and accurate month-end close and all internal management and financial reporting through the annual report
Responsible for hierarchy and scalability in chart of accounts and accuracy in the general ledger and financial statements and has ultimate authority over classification and booking of all transactions
Analyze the effect of statutory accounting practices and studies regulations and guidance to ensure the correct application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Make recommendations for changes as needed and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed and establish the proper techniques to discover and prevent fraud
Prepare detailed journal entries and account analyses
Assist with compilation of information for preparation of tax returns
Work with Audit, Tax, and Treasury Manager to ensure overall coordination of all financial accounting activities through the annual report
Prepare summary feedback of financial statements variances to budget
Actively review and advise on financial/accounting processes
Qualifications
Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in accounting; CPA required
8+ years of related experience; A mix of public and private accounting is a plus
Expert knowledge of accounting policies/procedures and financial statements
Strong program management and organizational skills with an ability to plan and perform multiple tasks
Exposure to Netsuite or other large ERPs
Ability to execute, follow up, and ensure attention to detail
Consistent track record of increased responsibilities and scope
Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Word) is required
Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced startup environment is highly preferred with expert ability to switch between competing initiatives as needed
A high degree of dedication to improvement and a strong sense of ownership
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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