Sr. Accountant II, Centralized Accounting (Remote)

Quest Diagnostics•Norristown, PA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Responsible for most complex activities and meaningful analysis associated with maintaining general ledger accounts and the development of financial statements and reports in accordance with accounting policies and procedures. This position is a more senior level and may provide guidance to lower-level accountants and/or clerks.

Requirements

3-8 years mix of public (Big 4), private accounting experience
Experience in utilizing enabling technology / RPA / AI in streamlining and automating business processes.
Perform job duties with frequent interruptions or distractions.
Complete projects while meeting goals within established time deadlines.
Adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
Ability to interact professionally with colleagues and/or customers for different purposes in different contexts.
Maintain composure under pressure.
Ability to learn and comprehend information important to the business.
Strong computer skills – Microsoft Office products, with emphasis on Excel and PowerBI
Bachelor’s Degree BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance required
Travel Required

Nice To Haves

Technical accounting and reporting expertise, especially accounting close and related controls and processes.
Experience with the PeopleSoft Financial Systems and Hyperion Essbase desirable.
Master’s degree, CPA, CMA, MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Record journal entries on behalf of Corporate and BUs for activities primarily associated with Prepaid Expenses, Inventory, Other Receivables, and Accrued Expenses as directed by the Centralized Accounting SOP's.
Perform Corporate and BU account reconciliations primarily around Cash and Accounts Receivable, Prepaid Expenses, Inventory, Other Receivables, and Accrued Expenses.
Maintain a world class environment for processing journal entries and performing account reconciliations, including appropriate supporting documentation and innovative use of technology.
Provide timely and insightful review and analysis of BU Balance Sheet accounts and Financial Statements directing the investigation of large or unusual activity or balances.
Lead month-end close calls with their BU Finance teams, providing support, documentation and understanding to enable month end sign offs.
Collaborate with and support Business Unit Finance, their partners, and customers.
Provide leadership on the Centralized Accounting department's Project teams, driving results.
Act as a mentor and guide to the accounting staff, helping where needed and where your expertise is beneficial.
Drive continuous improvement in the reporting and analysis process.
Maintain adherence to the Company's accounting policies and controls over financial processes and reporting meeting the requirements of audit and control functions – participate in internal and external audits (SOX & PwC).
Support PeopleSoft Financial System initiatives by providing participation on project teams, acting in a User Acceptance testing capacity and as needed to ensure that existing functionality is maintained.
Participate and support other related job functions and / or projects as required by management.
Applicant should demonstrate a track record and experience in utilizing enabling technology / RPA / AI in streamlining and automating business processes.