Accountant II - Corp Accounting

CVR Energy, Inc.•Sugar Land, TX

About The Position

As an Accountant II in the Corporate Accounting group, this individual performs general accounting tasks to ensure timely and accurate recognition of corporate-related transactions. Areas include SG&A and other corporate accruals, cash reconciliations, payroll and benefits, investments, leases, insurance, intercompany billings and allocations, prepaids, and corporate card and expense reporting. The role collaborates with Accounts Payable, Treasury, Tax, Legal, Credit, Payroll/HR, and Corporate Reporting teams to support accurate accounting and the success of the Corporate Accounting function. The position supports monthly and quarterly close activities across multiple areas by preparing journal entries, roll forwards, and account analyses in accordance with the close calendar and documented procedures. It also assists with ad hoc corporate accounting requests.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
At least 2 years of experience in corporate accounting or a related field required.
Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles, accounting tasks, general ledger, and reconciliation required.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and large data reconciliations, required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
Fluent in English, both oral and written.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Organized, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Willingness to cross-train and provide backup coverage for other close processes.
Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs, including extended hours during month-end and quarter-end close.
Must be eligible to work in the United States; the company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA certification is a plus but not required.
Experience with Oracle Financials, lease accounting software such as Lease Accelerator, and Concur is preferred.

Responsibilities

Regularly communicate work progress, questions, and concerns to the supervisor.
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules for the monthly close.
Complete assigned month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities accurately and by established deadlines.
Analyze general ledger balances and financial results, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies.
Identify issues and discrepancies and work with supervisors or other departments to resolve them.
Build collaborative working relationships with Accounts Payable, Treasury, Tax, Legal, Credit, Payroll/HR, Corporate Reporting, and business cost center owners.
Maintain accurate accounting records, appropriate documentation, and compliance with internal controls.
Support internal and external audits by preparing requested schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation; respond to audit requests.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reduce manual work, and increase efficiency through automation.
Participate in accounting system implementations, testing, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
Develop and maintain accounting procedures and documentation, and assist with special projects as needed.
Ensure SOX compliance for responsible areas.
Cross-train and provide backup coverage for other close processes as needed.
Support timely and accurate monthly and quarterly close procedures and required reporting.
Maintain an in-depth understanding of activity within assigned accounts and complete reconciliations, account analyses, tasks, and projects accurately and on time.
Maintain and monitor assigned SOX and internal controls and adhere to company policies and procedures.