Corporate Accountant

Corporate Accountant

Our client is searching for a Corporate Accountant that will assist their Controller and CAO with the company’s month-end close, corporate and consolidated financial statement preparation and monthly variance analysis.  In addition, this professional will assist with the SEC filings (including press releases, 10-Q, 10-K and Proxy filings) and assist with managing audits with internal and external auditors.  They are looking for a demonstrated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

What you will do:

• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements as well as monthly, quarterly and annual actual to budget analysis.
• Drive month end, quarter end and year end closing duties which include ensuring close timeliness and accuracy, bank account reconciliations, calculating accruals, journal entry preparation/posting and variance analyses.
• Review monthly budget variance reports, research and explain variances.

• Assist in preparing quarterly and annual SEC reporting documents and disclosures; prepare necessary disclosure checklists for each SEC filing.
• Assist in preparing statutory financial statements and identifying and accounting for any differences between US GAAP and IFRS or local GAAP.

• Analyze and maintain monthly cash balances and project future cash flow.
• Provide support for the implementation, documentation, and monitoring of internal controls.
• Monthly preparation of schedules to support the balance sheet and income statement.
• Prepare schedules/analyses as required for year-end external/internal audits.
• Perform other related duties and departmental coverage as assigned.

What you bring:

• BS or Master’s degree in Accounting, CPA required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4 accounting firm.
• Comprehensive understanding of GAAP and SEC financial reporting requirements.
• Must possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills and bring a hands-on approach with the ability to prioritize and deliver results with a wide variety of strategic initiatives and constant deadlines.
• Driven, confident individual who is comfortable working independently while actively seeking guidance when necessary.