Sr. Accountant

Inmar Intelligence•Winston-Salem, NC

About The Position

Position Summary: Under minimal direction of a manager, the Sr. Accountant performs the necessary accounting work involved with Inmar’s legal entities, as assigned, including reviewing work submitted by accountants for month-end close and the annual external audit. The Sr. Accountant is responsible for understanding the general accounting process and deadlines and developing specific routines to develop the accounting information needed for legal entities. It also includes posting monthly journal entries and reconciling the balance sheet accounts for assigned legal entities. This role requires completing challenging tasks, the ability to work well both independently and with other members of the accounting team and company and a strong knowledge of US GAAP. Primary Accountabilities: Leadership (30%) Demonstrate a strong understanding of accounting processes and train other team members Communicate during month end close and throughout the month with finance teams to provide information, answer questions, explain month end results, and ensure the month end results are accurate Ability to support the business by participating in development of new accounting processes for new products or other processes Drive continuous improvement of business processes and systems to ensure best practices are used for the greatest efficiency of team operations Oversee associate workload assignments and ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time Coach and motivate associates to continue areas of development Provide training to new hires as well as ongoing training for associates Analytical/Operational (60%) Prepare, review and ensure all business transactions are properly booked according to US GAAP and company standards. Perform month-end close process including the preparation and review of month end journal entries and supporting detail schedules Independently investigate and resolve reconciling items on assigned balance sheet accounts by working with other departments in a timely manner Timely and accurately complete and review monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations Demonstrate ownership of all assigned balance sheet reconciliations; maintain a thorough understanding of the reconciliations and how it impacts on financial results Review and analyze the monthly profit and loss statement and provide meaningful explanations to managers and directors Able to research, interpret and communicate the appropriate accounting policies for complex accounting transactions Develop, maintain, and review SOPs and accounting policies for assigned tasks Complete ad hoc projects as assigned which can include digging into processes and providing recommendations for improvement to managers and directors Communicate with and provide information to internal and external auditors as necessary Operational (10%) Ability to manage multiple tasks, appropriately prioritize and manage time to complete work in accordance with deadlines Develop and maintain metrics to manage team performance and progress toward goals

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting
3-5 years of experience an accounting department; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to complete the major responsibilities/essential functions of the position
Solid knowledge of GAAP
Expert level proficiency using Microsoft Excel
Experience with financial/accounting systems, Oracle ERP system and Hyperion Essbase experience, or similar comparable ERP systems
Integrity: Gains the trust of others by taking responsibility for own actions and telling the truth. Follows through on commitments and agreements; Respects confidentiality; Maintains confidentiality regardless of pressure from others.
Adaptable: Responds to change with a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work objectives with a positive attitude.
Establish Focus: The ability to develop and communicate goals in support of the business' mission.
Analytical and Critical Thinking: Ability to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
Problem Solving: Gathers and analyzes information to generate and evaluate potential solutions to problems, issues and challenges while weighing the accuracy and relevance of the facts, data and information.
Communication: Giving and receiving messages and information in written, oral, and visual formats concisely for a complete understanding of meaning and intent.
Collaboration: Works collaboratively with others to achieve group goals and objectives.
Effective Execution: Gathers and analyzes information to generate and evaluate potential solutions to problems, issues and challenges while weighing the accuracy and relevance of the facts, data and information.
Teamwork: Builds relationships and works cooperatively with others, inside and outside the organization, to accomplish objectives to build and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships, leverage information and achieve results.
Taking Initiative: Takes charge and capitalizes on opportunities.
Accountability: Sets clear goals, objectives, expectations, and responsibilities and monitors the process, progress and results to hold self and others accountable for measurable actions and results.
Urgency: Transfers mission to action by acting clearly and decisively to analyze and implement solutions regardless of pressure or uncertainty and maintains a sense of urgency to complete tasks, accomplish goals, and act in ambiguous and complex situations
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and financial accounting concepts: Awareness of GAAP rules and ability to research accounting tools when necessary to determine an appropriate answer
Independence: Ability to proceed independently, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks
Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with other accounting team members and other departments
Leadership: Ability to train and teach other team members

Nice To Haves

CPA license preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a strong understanding of accounting processes and train other team members
Communicate during month end close and throughout the month with finance teams to provide information, answer questions, explain month end results, and ensure the month end results are accurate
Ability to support the business by participating in development of new accounting processes for new products or other processes
Drive continuous improvement of business processes and systems to ensure best practices are used for the greatest efficiency of team operations
Oversee associate workload assignments and ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time
Coach and motivate associates to continue areas of development
Provide training to new hires as well as ongoing training for associates
Prepare, review and ensure all business transactions are properly booked according to US GAAP and company standards.
Perform month-end close process including the preparation and review of month end journal entries and supporting detail schedules
Independently investigate and resolve reconciling items on assigned balance sheet accounts by working with other departments in a timely manner
Timely and accurately complete and review monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
Demonstrate ownership of all assigned balance sheet reconciliations; maintain a thorough understanding of the reconciliations and how it impacts on financial results
Review and analyze the monthly profit and loss statement and provide meaningful explanations to managers and directors
Able to research, interpret and communicate the appropriate accounting policies for complex accounting transactions
Develop, maintain, and review SOPs and accounting policies for assigned tasks
Complete ad hoc projects as assigned which can include digging into processes and providing recommendations for improvement to managers and directors
Communicate with and provide information to internal and external auditors as necessary
Ability to manage multiple tasks, appropriately prioritize and manage time to complete work in accordance with deadlines
Develop and maintain metrics to manage team performance and progress toward goals

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance options
401(k) retirement plans with company match
Health Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA)
Flexible time off and 11 paid holidays
Family-building benefits, including Maternity, Adoption, and Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement and certification support, reflecting our commitment to lifelong learning
Wellness and Mental Health counseling services
Concierge and work/life support resources
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
Perks and discount programs