Staff Accountant, Corporate Accounting

United Therapeutics•Silver Spring, MD

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant, Corporate Accounting role is an entry level role responsible for daily, monthly, & quarter-end close activities (journal entries, reconciliations, fluctuation analyses, etc.), and ensuring compliance with GAAP, internal controls and company policies. Post daily cash activity and support cash automation initiatives by assisting with testing and providing operational support to help improve process efficiency and accuracy Review operational accounting transactions, prepare standard journal entries, and perform monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations for standard accounts to support accurate and timely financial reporting Review financial posting activity to verify appropriate classification and disclosure, and post reclassification journal entries for standard accounting areas to support accurate financial records Collaborate with business units and finance team members to research, communicate, and resolve accounting issues as they arise Maintain and adhere to accounting policies and procedures for assigned functional areas to ensure compliance and consistency Interact with auditors by responding to requests and providing supporting documentation Participate in cross training with other finance team members to support team operations Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
Analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
Experience in reporting on and presenting information
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, specifically skilled in Excel
Effectively communicates across all levels of the organization
Flexible and adaptable
Fosters a collaborative, open environment for team members to learn and grow
Demonstrates organizational skills and effective time-management
Ability to work both independently and as a team player
Copes well in stressful environments
Capable of successfully handling various and sundry tasks

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience in a public accounting firm or large for-profit organization with SEC filing requirements
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Licensed CPA or CPA candidate
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Prior experience with an ERP, preferably SAP
Experience working in a large organization

Responsibilities

Post daily cash activity and support cash automation initiatives by assisting with testing and providing operational support to help improve process efficiency and accuracy
Review operational accounting transactions, prepare standard journal entries, and perform monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations for standard accounts to support accurate and timely financial reporting
Review financial posting activity to verify appropriate classification and disclosure, and post reclassification journal entries for standard accounting areas to support accurate financial records
Collaborate with business units and finance team members to research, communicate, and resolve accounting issues as they arise
Maintain and adhere to accounting policies and procedures for assigned functional areas to ensure compliance and consistency
Interact with auditors by responding to requests and providing supporting documentation
Participate in cross training with other finance team members to support team operations
Perform all other duties as assigned