Accountant

FlightSafety International•Columbus, OH

37d

About The Position

The Accountant is a key member of the Accounting team and supports general accounting functions, including journal entry preparation, account rollforwards and reconciliations, financial statement closing controls and procedures in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This position also collaborates with other departments and supports process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
2-4 years of relevant experience
Strong knowledge in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
Intermediate or higher level of Microsoft Excel skills or Power BI
Strong verbal and written presentation skills
Strong analytical skills with ability to reconcile data and analyze variances
Possesses initiative, confidence, and drive to achieve results without explicit direction or detailed instructions
Displayed ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to interact with various levels of management in a professional manner
Continuous improvement orientation

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA preferred
Public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience preferred
Experience with SAP, or similar system preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare, monitor, and record business transactions, including intercompany transactions, accruals, account reconciliations and rollforwards, financial statements and related analyses.
Prepare accurate routine and non-routine journal entries in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting close process in compliance with regulatory requirements and company-established accounting policies and procedures.
Manage underlying data, supporting documentation, and calculations to support accounting accuracy and completeness.
Perform technical accounting research and make suggestions regarding improved ways to conduct business.
Support the account reconciliation process by analyzing balance sheet balances, assembling clear support for activity, and providing accurate and concise explanations for variances.
Identify and interpret trends or deviations from standards to department leaders.
Communicate with internal teams (A/P, A/R, Legal, Customer Support, etc.) on accounting and control matters.
Support process improvement initiatives and share best practices across the department.
Create, improve, and automate financial reporting.
Participate in special projects as assigned by manager.