Staff Accountant Accounts Payable

Job DescriptionJob Description •Office EQ and systems training will be provided virtually. This position will be fulfilled and conducted remotely until at least Jan. 1 •

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Complete monthly closing duties including balance sheet reconciliations for AP related accounts, journal entries, variance analysis and issue investigation. Demonstrate high degree of understanding in related field of work. Strong emphasis on transactional analysis on a regular basis. Maintain working relationships with stakeholders within own department and across departments within accounting/finance to action and facilitate account cleanup/reconciliation. Point of contact for business users with routine questions regarding status, results, and variance analysis. Work closely with key stakeholders to identify processing gaps and recommend improvements. Ensure internal controls are met. Work with SOX, Internal Audit, and third-party auditors during periodic audits and requests for documentation. Challenge the status quo and think outside the box to improve current operations accounting processes. Participate in various projects as required. Other duties as required.

Skills:

Ability to influence and collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders at all levels in the organization to achieve goals and objectives. Ability to understand and analyze complex issues and apply AP accounting standards Solution oriented, strong level of attention to detail and the ability to achieve results by holding oneself accountable, taking initiative and delivering on commitments. Ability to prioritize and work under competing and tight deadlines in an environment of change. Self-motivated. Ability to manage own time and time of team members to achieve deadlines. Mature attitude and ability to deal effectively in a team environment. Strict attention to detail, developed problem solving skills, high personal accountability Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to professionally address difficult work and personnel matters. Able to interpret data to identify cause and affect relationships and begin to identify unusual patterns in information. Strong integrity and business ethics. Proficiency in Microsoft office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint). PeopleSoft or

SAP S/4 HANA

experience a plus.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognized institution A minimum of 4 years accounting or accounts payable experience is preferred Knowledge of accounting principles