Accountant (Stamford, CT)

United Rentals•Stamford, CT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Corporate Accountant I, you will perform major functions of the monthly corporate accounting close process for a multi-billion-dollar company with operations throughout the US, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The role requires knowledge of relevant accounting concepts, practices and procedures, sound judgment to plan and accomplish goals independently, and adaptability to change. The position provides accounting support to regional and internal corporate departments and is based in a hybrid work arrangement in Stamford, CT, with 2–3 days per week in the office, subject to change. The work environment is an office, with some travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in accounting.
Good PC skills, with proficiency in Excel and Word.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.

Nice To Haves

CPA or other accounting designation.
Some public and/or private accounting experience.
Financial accounting software skills.

Responsibilities

Perform monthly close processes and account reconciliations in support of the monthly close.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts, explain period fluctuations, and research and clear account transactions.
Prepare analyses supporting timely and accurate general ledger journal entries.
Prepare roll-forward schedules for selected general ledger accounts.
Analyze monthly financial statements against forecast and budget and provide variance analysis.
Perform General Ledger system administrator tasks to ensure sub-ledger interface feeds are accurate and complete.
Create and update instructions for current procedures and processes.
Support Corporate Functions including Finance, Treasury, Tax, Corporate Marketing, Legal, Corporate Risk and Benefits, and Operations.
Provide financial reporting support and analyze actual results against forecast and budget.
Provide accounting guidance and other assistance to the Accounting Services Group.
Perform ad hoc analyses and provide data-driven recommendations to management.
Collect and analyze accounting data and prepare special reports.
Provide financial data for internal and external requests.
Analyze and explain income statement and balance sheet account fluctuations.
Respond adequately and promptly to internal and external audit requests, including Sarbanes-Oxley testing.
Identify and communicate process improvement opportunities to management and support projects assigned by management.