Transactional Accountant

Flynn Group•Independence, OH

32d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Transactional Accountant is an accounting professional responsible for ensuring timely and accurate month-end close process across multiple business units. Responsibilities include analysis and reconciliation of select general ledger accounts, preparation and posting of monthly accruals, ensuring the accurate posting of operational and capital expenditures, ensure accuracy of financial projects, identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiencies, research and resolve accounting issues as they arise, and assist with special projects when necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
1 to 3 years of accounting experience
Strong analytical skills
Strong audit/research documentation skills
Comprehension of the monthly closing process
Strong Excel skills
Demonstrated proficiency with general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and fixed asset software.
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA
SAP and/or Workday experience
Excellent sense of humor

Responsibilities

Prepare and post monthly recurring entries related to operational activities.
Monthly analysis & preparation of work papers supporting select balance sheet accounts across business units as assigned.
Analysis of Operating Expense accounts to ensure proper and timely posting of invoices, transfers, adjustments, and preparation and processing of accruals as needed.
Analysis and accruals for invoices and expenses not posted to the ERP prior to close.
Assist with year-end audit through work paper preparation supporting balance sheet account balances.
Work cross functionally with Financial Accounting & Reporting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Cash & Treasury and FP&A to support month, quarter and year end activities ensuring a timely and accurate close process.
Collaborate with other F&A departments, operations and other support functions to identify and solution for potential opportunities.
Support Controller, Sr Director and Sr Manager on special projects and analysis as needed.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiencies within department.
Review of divisional, admin and operations postings to proper GL accounts.
Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures are being adhered to.
Research and resolve accounting issues as they arise.