Staff Accountant

KVH Industries, Inc.•Bristol, RI

About The Position

The Staff Accountant – This is a supporting role on a global finance team where you will perform a variety of tasks across various finance functions. Responsibilities may include Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and compliance, coordination the quarterly and annual financial statement audits, performing monthly account reconciliations, ad-hoc financial analysis and process evaluation, and participating in accounting projects as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred
At least 2+ years’ experience in accounting
Accounting and finance system experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to comply with US GAAP
Strong project management skills, prioritization, and strategic planning skills
Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
Strong business acumen
Team player: comfortable operating within a dynamic, complex organizational structure and able to be flexible and collaborate with team on different projects and needs
Working knowledge of information technology with an appreciation for how it can support accounting functions

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation and analysis of the monthly financial close: performing monthly account reconciliations, ad-hoc financial analysis and process evaluation, inventory accounting, asset maintenance, and other projects as necessary.
Ensure compliance with all Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and review requirements including maintenance of all SOX narratives.
Assist with annual insurance policy renewal process
Provide general support to finance management team
Assist in operational improvement and/or accounting projects
Identify opportunities for improvement within financial processes and reconciliation procedures
Provide analytical and data reporting support