OverviewThe Accountant II handles various month-end account reconciliations and assist in the month-end close for the Accounting Department. This role is point for journal entries, schedules, accruals, and allocations associated with the month-end close. The Accountant II will interact with different support departments.
Responsibilities- Support general accounting in the month-end close cycle; prepare expense accounts, accounts payable, accruals, intercompany accounting, inventory accounts, payroll/benefits accounts, revenue, expense and trend analysis, allocations, and PDS Foundation accounting.
- Prepare journal entries to ensure transactions are properly and accurately recorded.
- Analyze and interpret historical trends: monthly accruals for lab, supply, property tax and utility expenditures; perform trend analysis and review monthly profit and loss (P&L) statements.
- Identify and reconcile balance sheet of all assigned accounts on a timely basis.
- Research and respond to inquiries from Regional Finance team and NSC support team.
- Assist with updating processes, procedures or standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Maintain compliance with applicable internal controls.
- Provide support to external auditors.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field of study from an accredited college or university.
- 4+ years of professional experience in full cycle accounting.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with a focus in Word and Excel.
Preferred- Experience with Oracle Fusion or similar enterprise resource planning applications.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities- Knowledge of and ability to apply accounting principles, theory, and practice.
- Knowledge and understanding of US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
- Ability to multi-task effectively without compromising work quality.
- Ability to work with large data set efficiently through proficient use of technology.
- Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts: fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail oriented, organized, process focused, problem resolution, proactive, ambitious, customer experience focused.
- Ability to draw conclusions and make independent decisions with limited information.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries from customers, staff, regulatory agencies, vendors, and other members of the business community.
- Self-motivated, reliable individual capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
- Problem solving skills to research, gather and analyze data; identify and resolve problems timely resulting in valid conclusions, recommendations, and plans of action.
- Analytical skills to synthesize complex or diverse information.
- Actively share ideas in a constructive and positive manner; ability to listen to and objectively consider ideas and suggestions from others.
Benefits- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401K
- Paid time to volunteer in your local community
Salary Information$83,000.00-$103,000.00 / Annually
