Senior Accountant 1
About The Position
Business Wire, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is the global market leader in press release distribution and regulatory disclosure. We are on a mission to redefine how organizations connect with their audiences - and that's just the beginning! Organizations, large and small, depend on us to accurately publicize market-moving news and multimedia, and generate social engagements that develop interactions with their target audiences. The Senior Accountant I is responsible for performing month-end close journal entries, reconciliations and analytics, assisting with preparation of financial statements and reports for the US and Foreign entities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This position reports to the Managing Accountant. You will have an opportunity to serve as a key contributor to the corporate accounting team and strengthen your understanding of both operational and technical accounting processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- 5+ years of experience in public accounting and/or relevant corporate accounting experience in large or high-growth companies.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Enthusiastic, self-starter who is highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
- Must be able to manage competing priorities and adapt to change and uncertainty.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with virtual teams.
- Advanced skills in Excel, including Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and accounting software (i.e. Oracle ERP) systems.
- Business Wire will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Nice To Haves
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Be responsible for accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures and prepare and analyze financial statements.
- Analyze actual results and provide variance analysis.
- Prepare and review month-end close journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and analytics over significant account balances.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
- Assist with annual audits, tax schedules, and special projects as needed.
- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with US GAAP and company accounting policies/procedures.
- Explores the modification and implementation of changes in key systems and procedures.
- Research complex questions, investigate their impact, and make recommendations for implementation.
- Work on infrastructure development projects in Oracle, Salesforce, and other systems.
Benefits
- Ability to work remotely
- Excellent health benefits that begin on your first day of employment
- $100 monthly fitness allotment, a tuition reimbursement program, and enhanced mental health resources
- 401(k) plan with generous company match.
- PTO, Floating Holidays, Wellness Day Off, Birthday Day Off, and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
