Accountant II

Accountant II at Lee Enterprises, Inc. Accountant II at Lee Enterprises, Inc. in Montpelier, Iowa Posted in 6 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

The Accountant II will participate in the processes and controls to proactively identify, monitor, report and mitigate risk, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations and overseeing internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), supporting the company's SEC reporting process, and preparing information for the external auditors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

Provide journal entry and account reconciliation support over Corporate Accounting functions such as stock related items, fixed assets, pensions, variance analysis and investments. Assist with the preparation and maintenance of supporting documentation for the external reporting process. Collaborate with functional departments to understand current processes and document process narratives.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

3+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor's Degree required. Public Accounting a plus but not required. Familiarity with

U.S. GAAP, SEC

reporting requirements, and SOX compliance Strong analytical, quantitative, excel and critical thinking skills Superior written and verbal communication abilities Proficiency in financial reporting software (preferably Workiva) and Microsoft Office Suite recblid w30di4lych5v5az7zg1990ceqatdnp