Accountant, Senior

Bloomberg Industry Group • Arlington, TX

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About The Position

You will have core accounting responsibilities in a fast-paced and innovative information service company. You have a solid understanding of accounting principles and will ensure the integrity of the financial data. You are a team player at heart who will collaborate with other team members, tap into your problem-solving skills to evaluate and improve processes. What You Will Do: Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statements and ensure all deadlines are met under a tight month-end close schedule. Develop and maintain internal and external reports and queries in the system and verify and analyze reports for accuracy and completeness. Analyze large quantities of complex data, leveraging Excel skills to research and draw conclusions from financial data. Identify possible discrepancies in financial data or accounting calculations; develop or recommend solutions when needed. Manage accrual process for various business units, including reviewing the completeness and accuracy of accruals. Assist with external audit as well as internal controls assessment process. Partner with finance groups on various projects and work with other departments to ensure proper accounting for new or unique transactions. Comply with financial reporting requirements including census surveys. Participate in special projects and perform duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in corporate or public accounting environment.
• Demonstrated experience of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Nice To Haves

• CPA desirable.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statements and ensure all deadlines are met under a tight month-end close schedule.
• Develop and maintain internal and external reports and queries in the system and verify and analyze reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze large quantities of complex data, leveraging Excel skills to research and draw conclusions from financial data.
• Identify possible discrepancies in financial data or accounting calculations; develop or recommend solutions when needed.
• Manage accrual process for various business units, including reviewing the completeness and accuracy of accruals.
• Assist with external audit as well as internal controls assessment process.
• Partner with finance groups on various projects and work with other departments to ensure proper accounting for new or unique transactions.
• Comply with financial reporting requirements including census surveys.
• Participate in special projects and perform duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees