Sr. Accountant

Gartner • Fort Myers, FL

281d • $70,000 - $97,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The primary function is to perform general accounting/bookkeeping activities which may consist of invoice tracking, payment, & posting journal entries and to perform various procurement buyer duties and special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years accounting or finance experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload.
• Strong ability to collect information from many varied sources and ensure its accuracy.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong ability to understand business processes.
• Strong initiative and willingness to take on projects in a proactive manner.
• Flexibility.
• Ability to manage constantly shifting priorities and requirements.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills & Effective listening skills.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Standards.
• Lead activities with support/service groups outside the project team to ensure successful project results.
• Leverage personal expertise to develop and present rational conclusions, recommendations and direct implementation strategies/action plans.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly and year end closing process for Gartner WW which consists of account reconciliations, posting journal entries, reporting & analysis.
• Maintain & prepare schedules tracking various costs, projects to support monthly journal entries and ensure accurate account balances each month.
• Reconcile various worldwide Balance Sheet and P&L accounts.
• Investigate anomalies identified to determine root causes and implement solutions to improve process.
• Drive and support continuous improvement by supporting management initiatives and developing & documenting new processes.
• Understand multiple internal areas including CFS process & system, accounts payable process, accounts receivable process, basic product structure and company initiatives in order to investigate and resolve issues raised or identified.
• Review processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency/accuracy and implement solutions.
• Prepare analysis & reports for management, other Finance departments and BUs for use in making timely, fact-based business decisions.
• Complete special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Keep management abreast of current activities within areas of responsibility.
• Support other Finance & HR BUs by performing locally required functions such as filings, office management, local collections, banking, corporate officer functions, HR functions, etc.

Benefits

• Generous PTO.
• 401k match up to $7,200 per year.
• Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree