Technical Accountant

Planar Systems•Hillsboro, OR

About The Position

Are you ready to put your skills to work in a dynamic and growing company? Are you passionate about technology and want to see video, imagery, and data come to life on big electronic canvases? Are you ready to make a difference and assist us as we help shape the way people think about and use digital signage now and into the future? We are seeking a Technical Accountant who will play a critical role on the Corporate Accounting team. Key responsibilities include assisting the Corporate Controller in performing various accounting and reporting activities, performing key technical calculations and analyses, as well as ensuring Planar has appropriate internal controls and processes to comply with internal control requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. CPA preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Accounting or related functions.
Applied working knowledge of US GAAP and accounting procedures.
Demonstrated successful project management skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with effective oral and written communication skills to all levels of employees.
Proven ability and willingness to manage multiple tasks and work effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines, producing high-quality, accurate, and timely work product.
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office required.
Ability to work flexible hours occasionally to meet business needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in public accounting conducting financial audits for global organizations is preferred.
Prior experience auditing for compliance with SOX 404 preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in the month-end preparation and review of financial results by performing various analyses to ensure financial results are accurately reported in accordance with GAAP.
Assists the Corporate Controller in performing various Accounting Department activities including reviewing work of other members of the Accounting team.
Records general journal entries and prepares monthly reconciliations.
Performs and or reviews key technical analyses and calculations including, revenue recognition and quarterly and annual accruals.
Performs analysis and prepares entries for Leases, Fixed Assets, Demo Inventory, and Intercompany Payables/Receivables
Partner with the Corporate Controller in establishing, maintaining and monitoring internal control processes and procedures as well as making recommendations based on risk assessment for strategic, operational, and financial control process changes.
Partners with responsible business process owners to ensure all necessary internal control process documentation exists and that documentation is maintained, monitored, and updated on a continuous basis. Monitors and follows up on gaps in internal controls and leads remediation efforts.
Prepares and delivers internal training and communications with respect to operational policies, compliance assessment processes and tools, and associated changes necessary for compliance with internal control requirements.
Assists in the coordination of the annual financial statement and internal control audits and acts as a liaison with external auditors identifying areas of improvement and increasing the efficiency of year-end audits.
Contributes to the accounting team’s understanding of new accounting pronouncements and their impact on the Company. Assists in developing implementation plans for new pronouncements.
Performs ad-hoc accounting research on new and existing regulatory requirements as required.