Area Accountant

Summary

TalentBridge is recruiting for a confidential company seeking an Area Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations, accurate financial records, and compliance with GAAP and internal policies. The role focuses on financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, audit support, and cross-functional accounting guidance.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries and accurately document business transactions
• Prepare monthly and quarterly operational and financial performance reports
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policies
• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations and financial reporting
• Partner with the Area Controller to maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies, SOX requirements and other applicable regulations
• Assist with annual budgeting, interim forecasting and financial analysis
• Support accounting activities related to capital expenditures, asset transfers and retirements
• Assist with internal audits, external audits and peer reviews
• Provide accounting guidance and support across functions such as billing, accounts receivable, cash receipts, invoice processing, collections, payroll and credit analysis
• Respond to financial information requests from corporate departments and regional leadership
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for accounting and administrative team members
• Assist with additional accounting projects and responsibilities as needed

Skills

• Professional accounting experience
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with general ledger and accounting systems
• Experience with Oracle accounting software
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills
• Ability to investigate nonstandard transactions and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively within a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work across multiple levels of an organization
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Professional accounting experience
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with general ledger and accounting systems
• Experience with Oracle accounting software
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills
• Ability to investigate nonstandard transactions and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively within a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work across multiple levels of an organization
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment