Staff Accountant

Please note this role may require hours worked outside of the regular schedule.

Responsible for providing general accounting and internal control support, prepare journal entries and analysis; completion of the close and ensuring that the general ledger account balances and trial balances are accurate.

Specifically, responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and record journal entries in GL related to fixed assets, leases, and accruals
• Work closely with Treasury, Tax and international finance teams
• Perform data balancing activities, reconciliation and analysis of related ledger accounts
• Assist in the month end, quarter end, and year end close process
• Provide audit support for quarterly and year-end audits
• Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), general accounting process and internal control elements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 1-2+ years of related professional experience a plus
• CPA or CPA candidate
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft General Ledger or HFM a plus
• Experience in accounting and financial systems required
• Experience in interfacing with business customers in defining general ledger, account and reporting requirements preferred
• Experience in Account to Report process improvement and application systems implementation a plus