Senior Corporate Accountant
About The Position
The Senior Corporate Accountant performs complex accounting functions and financial analysis within the Corporate Accounting department of a large U.S. homebuilder and subsidiary of Sekisui House Limited. The department operates in a strong internal-controls environment and is responsible for the consolidated general ledger, month-end close, consolidation of subsidiaries across multiple lines of business, and preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The role prepares accounting transactions, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, reserve analyses, calculations, and research. It also contributes to internal and external financial reporting, variance analysis, executive reporting materials, and audits. The position works with corporate and subsidiary accounting areas, supports monthly close and financial reporting, and assists with audit, internal-control, and staff-review activities. Work is primarily performed in a general office environment during standard business hours. A hybrid schedule is available, with an expectation of working in the office at least three days per week.
Requirements
- Active CPA certification.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
- At least 4 years of progressive accounting or audit experience.
- Experience with public accounting, audits, internal controls, SOX compliance, corporate accounting, and consolidations.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills and ad-hoc report-building ability.
- Detail-oriented, able to manage time and meet deadlines, work independently, solve problems, make decisions, and maintain accuracy.
- Calm, collaborative, and team-oriented demeanor; natural curiosity; eagerness to grow and willingness to help other team members.
- Analytical, inquisitive, and skeptical mindset, with the ability to analyze accounts beyond mechanics and apply judgment and reason.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to develop relationships at all levels of the company.
Nice To Haves
- Public accounting experience, preferably with a Big Four firm, and/or experience at a publicly traded company (SEC registrant).
- Experience with SEC reporting.
- Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, BlackLine, Workiva, and TM1.
- Experience mentoring staff or providing guidance, coaching, or technical support.
Responsibilities
- Prepare standard and specialized financial reports and perform complex accounting functions and financial analysis under GAAP to summarize the company’s financial position at consolidated and subsidiary levels.
- Prepare and analyze accounting areas including accrued liabilities, capitalized interest, debt amortization, payroll entries and accruals, fixed assets, prepaid expenses and other assets, leases, SG&A, rebate revenue, interest income, investments, and other corporate accounting areas.
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, consolidation steps, analysis, SOX files, internal-control IPE, elimination and intercompany journal entries, and other monthly-close reporting using BlackLine and Oracle E1.
- Prepare monthly analytics and flux analysis for SG&A, income statement, and balance sheet items compared with prior year and budgets, as well as ad-hoc reports.
- Assist with audits, prepare auditor reports, and help ensure internal controls are maintained according to company accounting standards and policies.
- Assist managers with reviewing reconciliations and staff work, and mentor staff.
- Assist in preparing consolidated and corporate-level special reports, including board presentation materials, executive quarterly reporting binders, parent company requests, and flux analysis.
- Support divisions and corporate departments such as tax, internal audit, and treasury with operational or financial reporting and analysis as needed.
- Query databases using Oracle E1, Oracle BI, and TM1 applications to obtain analytical data and prepare analysis and reports for management and ad-hoc needs.
- Prepare debt covenant reporting analytics.
- Assist with Sales and Use tax reconciliations, unclaimed property reporting, related-party reporting, and economic census reporting.
- Perform 10-Q and 10-K tie-outs.
- Identify process improvements to streamline workflows, improve close timelines, and increase accuracy.
- Perform system maintenance, including community setups and chart-of-accounts maintenance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and other leave types, including bereavement, jury duty, FMLA, and military leave.
- Company-provided life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- Exclusive home-purchase and financing discounts.
- Discounted group pet insurance rates.
- Year-end discretionary bonus.
- Team-building events, company outings, holiday celebrations, and office socials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
