Sr Accountant II

Dart Container•Mason, MI

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dart family of privately held companies, which includes Dart Container Corporation and Dart Interests, utilizes Dart Finance Shared Services (DFSS) to deliver specialized tax, accounting, financial reporting, treasury, risk management and internal audit services to Dart affiliated entities through a highly cross-functional and cooperative work environment. As this position is within DFSS, the successful candidate’s responsibilities with Dart will span several different industries including hospitality, manufacturing, real estate management and development, among other industries. The Senior Accountant II is responsible for the accounting, financial reporting, consolidations and combinations for US parent entities, non-core US entities, and affiliates. This role will also support medium to large scale financial analysis and financial projects for DFSS.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting or related field of study
Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”) license, OR Progressively complex experience and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) to include multi-entity consolidations, business combinations, accounting research and interpretation of guidance, and other like activities
Five (5) years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience
In-depth knowledge and experience applying US GAAP, IFRS, and/or other international GAAPs
Experience identifying complex accounting/financial issues, analyzing data, investigating, resolving and communicating findings and recommendations to team members, stakeholders, and leaders
Experience with ERP system (e.g., SAP) and consolidation software
Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to create reports, documents, presentations and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint
Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to persuade and influence decision making of individuals, groups, or work teams and to explain complex accounting opportunities
Strong decision making and delegation skills with ability to manage change proactively
Strong collaboration and rapport building skills with the ability to drive team-oriented success

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP and Sage Intacct

Responsibilities

Responsible for basic through complex accounting transactions and financial reporting for US parent entities, non-core entities and assets. This includes coordinating with US operating companies’ accounting teams and the consolidation/combination of financial data from multiple subsidiaries into US parent entities and/or other holding companies
Responsible for financial close and consolidation/combination process, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines
Ensure accurate preparation of financial statements and related footnote disclosures in accordance with US GAAP
Accountable for design and preparation of timely monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc financial reports and analysis
Responsible for consolidated/combined financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and statements of equity
Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and any other applicable accounting standards
Research and implement new accounting pronouncements and regulations
Provide technical accounting guidance and support to the finance team and other departments
Analyze complex accounting transactions and determine appropriate accounting treatment
Meet regularly with other Dart affiliated entities to keep informed of relevant transactions that will require financial analysis or support, etc.
Enforce, support, and enhance the internal controls of DFSS and Dart affiliated entities through documentation of primary systems and related workflows, cooperation and collaboration with Internal Audit, and timely reporting of all financial activity
Maintain and expand knowledge of emerging accounting issues and developments affecting the companies and the family; plan and anticipate actions and impacts