Financial Reporting Senior Accountant

POET•Sioux Falls, SD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Reporting Senior Accountant plays a critical role on POET’s Finance Services team. You are responsible for preparing the consolidated financial reporting and corporate reporting, and for providing accurate and timely financial information to both internal and external parties. The information you provide will support data-driven decisions made by internal stakeholders and executive management. Utilizing your financial acumen, you will develop and monitor KPIs, ensure internal control compliance, and focus on process development and improvement. No task is too big or too small. You are positive and understand the importance of a cohesive and collaborative team. This is an on-site role located in Sioux Falls, SD. Responsibilities include: Drive the preparation of value-add financial reporting, analysis, planning, and strategy Prepare multi-level consolidated financial statements, including intercompany eliminations Build and maintain relationships and support POET business partners Review and analyze monthly forecasted consolidated financial statements, the consolidated annual budget, and related reporting packages Lead involvement in external audits, which includes preparing, reviewing, and communicating with the audit team Prepare and review accounting entries, monthly reporting, forecasting, and analyses for various functional areas, including shared services Support shared service departments and other business units to manage and understand their financials Oversee internal control analysis and compliance for your areas of responsibility Work in an honest and ethical manner; maintain confidentiality on all business-related matters Maintain a team environment and champion POET in the community Since we are all about teamwork and getting the job done, yours skill may be put to a lot of other uses!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field required
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the accounting field, 5+ years preferred
CPA (or CPA eligible) with financial auditing or public accounting experience
Experience with financial statement consolidations
Extensive understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
You are a change agent who drives continual process improvement and embraces change
Communicate effectively in writing and in person
Excellent organizational and time management
Forward thinking and strategic, always keeping long-term goals in mind when looking for ways to achieve current initiatives
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and proficiency working with detail
Ability to make independent judgements and complete complex financial analysis
Experience in building comprehensive reporting packages and dashboards
Experience working in various financial reporting software
Knowledge of computerized accounting system
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
You are eager to learn and change the world - Never Satisfied!

Responsibilities

Drive the preparation of value-add financial reporting, analysis, planning, and strategy
Prepare multi-level consolidated financial statements, including intercompany eliminations
Build and maintain relationships and support POET business partners
Review and analyze monthly forecasted consolidated financial statements, the consolidated annual budget, and related reporting packages
Lead involvement in external audits, which includes preparing, reviewing, and communicating with the audit team
Prepare and review accounting entries, monthly reporting, forecasting, and analyses for various functional areas, including shared services
Support shared service departments and other business units to manage and understand their financials
Oversee internal control analysis and compliance for your areas of responsibility
Work in an honest and ethical manner; maintain confidentiality on all business-related matters
Maintain a team environment and champion POET in the community

Benefits

Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses
Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
401K with company match
Paid time off and paid holidays – 40 hours available on day ONE!
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition reimbursement
Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
Discounted home and auto insurance