Accounting Analyst 2

BizTek People, Inc. | APA International Placement Consultants • Milwaukie, OR

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Key participant in the month-end general ledger and internal reporting processes, including preparing both journal entries and account reconciliations.
Responsible for fixed asset accounting activities for Water subsidiaries including asset creation, cost transfers, capitalized interest and taxes, depreciation and retirements
(note the fixed asset accounting is manual and not in a Fixed Asset system for these subsidiary subledgers)
Creates projects in SAP and monitors projects in Construction Work in Progress to help ensure timely placement of projects into service
Perform accounting for and reporting of activities related to subsidiary fixed assets
Complete assigned internal control procedures to ensure timely compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Prepare annual accounting reports including the Annual Regulatory filings, account rollforwards and audit requests
Provide support for both internal and external auditors

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting
• Minimum 3 years of applied accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of Fixed Assets Accounting
• Must combine attention to detail with the ability to envision the big picture.
• Demonstrated background in applying analytical/accounting research skills and problem solving.
• Strong writing skills, including task documentation and report writing.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, including strong time management and organizational skills.
• PC Skills primarily for word processing, spreadsheet and database applications. Strong Excel spreadsheet skills including navigating through large amounts of data, advanced formulas, and pivot tables required.
• Proven ability to function in a team environment, provide information and training to users while treating them with respect and dignity.

Nice To Haves

• CPA certificate preferred.
• Experience with large ERP system (SAP) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparing journal entries
• Preparing account reconciliations
• Fixed asset accounting activities for Water subsidiaries including asset creation, cost transfers, capitalized interest and taxes, depreciation and retirements
• Creates projects in SAP and monitors projects in Construction Work in Progress to help ensure timely placement of projects into service
• Perform accounting for and reporting of activities related to subsidiary fixed assets
• Complete assigned internal control procedures to ensure timely compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Prepare annual accounting reports including the Annual Regulatory filings, account rollforwards and audit requests
• Provide support for both internal and external auditors

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level