Procurement Accountant

Primerica • Duluth, GA

228d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Accountant is responsible for capital projects, fixed assets, and lease accounting. Preparing and/or approving monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting documentation. The role will assist in providing guidance to the organization in the areas of purchasing, fixed assets, and leasing.

Requirements

• The Procurement Accountant will be required to become securities licensed (Series 6) within the first nine months of employment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• Ability to understand and apply highly technical accounting policies.
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks and respond to changing priorities in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Excellent team player capable of working with people of varying levels and bringing multiple groups together.
• High level of analytical and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to prepare, edit, and deliver procedures and training material.

Nice To Haves

• 4-5 years' experience in corporate fixed assets, capital projects and leasing.
• CPA designation.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Workday Financials (General Ledger/AP/Purchasing) and Blackline reconciliation experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Capital Expenditure Policy, including submission and approval, accounting, tracking, and reporting of projects.
• Consult with Accounting Policy team as needed to ensure appropriate accounting treatment of purchases.
• Coordinate with various business areas to determine project status on an ongoing basis, monitor costs, and record the appropriate journal entries to the general ledger.
• Prepare reconciliations and related documentation for financial reporting purposes.
• Administer Fixed Assets Policy. Review purchases and determine appropriate accounting treatment.
• Approve fixed assets capitalization, transfers, and disposals using Workday Business Assets.
• Approve monthly reconciliations and prepare quarterly reporting.
• Provide accounting guidance to other areas of the Company.
• Review and maintain equipment and building contracts in Lease accounting software.
• Ensure accounting is in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and quarterly and annual lease disclosures.
• Attend project meetings to provide direction and obtain all necessary information for corporate accounting and disclosure purposes.
• Review vendor correspondence and assist in resolving discrepancies.
• Work with Accounts Payable team to ensure rental payments are made timely and accurately.
• Prepare area specific journal entries and reconciliations as part of the month and year end close procedures.
• Produce balance sheet variance analysis on a quarterly basis.
• Participate in Workday functionality testing bi-annually.

Benefits

• Day one health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Plan with competitive employer match
• Vacation, sick, holiday and volunteer time off
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
• Professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-sponsored social and philanthropy events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree