Job: IRC22412 Accountant 3

Job Description/Tasks/Responsibilities

·         Performs general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements, such as balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements and capital expenditure schedules.  Prepares, records, analyzes and reports accounting transactions and ensures the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles.  Provides financial support including forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variations from budget.

·         Prepares, examines or analyzes accounting records, financial statements or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

·         Ensures appropriate revenue recognition for General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) purposes.

·         Performs general ledger accounting functions and reviews general ledger account reconciliations.

·         Supports external and internal audits and due diligence requirements.

·         Assists in identifying areas needing cost effectiveness or efficiency improvements and identifying problems with waste, fraud, and abuse.

·         Performs reconciliations and analysis for assigned balance sheet accounts.

·         Participates in month-end, quarter-end and year-end closings.

·         Assists in preparation of consolidated financial statements for external reporting.

·         Assists with preparation of internal management reporting and other ad hoc reporting requests.

·         Reviews the work of Accountants 1 and 2

·         Responsible for complex accounting activities

·         Responsible for performing balance sheet reconciliations

·         Responsible for supporting  the various audits as they relate to assigned general ledger accounts

·         Responsible for analyzing financial data, preparing complex reports and helping with ad hoc requests for financial information and reports

·         Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements/Skills

·         Critical thinking skills

·         Working knowledge of general ledger functions  and US GAAP

·         Proficient using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

·         Strong written and verbal communication skills

·         Strong attention to detail

·         Working understanding of technical accounting issues

·         Detailed knowledge of accounting systems

·         Detailed knowledge of revenue recognition principles

·         Strong people-management skills

·         Ability to perform extremely complex accounting tasks

Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions

·         Ability to sit

·         Ability to effectively communicate; speaking, reading, understanding, writing and hearing clear English; pass audiogram in hearing conservation program as required by location

·         Basic math and computer skills

·         Ability to work inside an office

·         Ability to perform highly repetitive motions with fingers, hands, wrists, and shoulders

·         Ability to work alone, work with others, and interact with the public

·         Ability to perform under deadline pressure

·         Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines