Accountant II

Service Corporation International • Jefferson, LA

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About The Position

The Accountant II prepares appropriate entries and schedules for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement close and consolidation processes. The role assists in identifying and resolving accounting issues, keeping the Supervisor and Manager informed about potential matters requiring attention. It also interfaces with personnel across field locations during interim and annual audits as needed.

The position focuses primarily on revenue analysis, including general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, account analysis, management reporting, SOX controls, revenue recognition, and accounting research. It also supports auditing and compliance activities, including audit testing, variance explanations, audit coordination, and the preparation of schedules and documentation for internal and external audit groups.

Requirements

• Demonstrates commitment to service excellence, trustworthiness, and integrity.
• Shows consistency among principles, values, ethical standards, and personal behavior.
• Is trusted by supervisors and peers to keep commitments and follow through.
• Balances time, resources, and quality requirements to achieve business goals.
• Sets high standards of performance for self and others.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile general ledger accounts, analyze them, and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare journal entries during the month-end close process.
• Analyze Income Statement and Balance Sheet accounts during monthly exception reviews.
• Assist with supporting schedules for quarterly footnotes and backlog during 10-Q/K reporting.
• Produce and analyze accurate internal management reports each month.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly SOX controls and ensure their timely, accurate completion.
• Identify errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency.
• Review cemetery sales contracts to ensure revenue is recognized in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare cost-versus-revenue analyses to evaluate relationships and trends related to products.
• Perform accounting research related to revenue recognition, accounts receivable, and reserves as needed.
• Calculate and record cancellation reserves and bad debt allowances.
• Assist the Supervisor and Manager with special projects as needed.
• Perform Income Statement verification and analysis.
• Assist with contract and revenue testing.
• Assist with explanations of Balance Sheet flux variances.
• Assist the Supervisor in coordinating internal and external audits.
• Provide schedules and documentation to internal and external audit groups.
• Assist Supervisors in coaching junior-level staff to adapt to multiple demands, shifting priorities, and rapid change.
• Assist the team in identifying cost savings and revenue opportunities and generate ideas and initiatives.
• Support change initiatives and help drive agreed-upon results while balancing time, resources, and quality requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed