Accountant II

Accountant II

Job Summary
Perform accounting and reporting duties primarily focused on the accounting close process. Responsibilities include recording journal entries, performing financial analysis and account reconciliations among other duties.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned duties as part of the accounting close process. Apply knowledge of accounting policies and procedures to tasks which include recording journal entries, and research and analysis among other duties.
• Analyze financial and operational data and communicate results timely and effectively to management.
• Perform analysis and reconciliation through system queries, research, investigation of reconciling items and resolution.
• Review processes for improvements as changes occur or new requirements are added to the month-end close process. Use knowledge gained in making recommendations that are practical and which gain efficiencies.
• Perform other accounting and special projects as assigned.
• May work on tasks that are routine or vary in nature depending on the assignment; usually implements solution through individual effort.
• Collaborates within the department or work group and has interaction with external colleagues.
• Works under moderate supervision and has some latitude to set objectives, priorities and timelines that may impact department or individual work group
• Has no direct budget oversight; may be responsible for tracking performance to predetermined budget.
• Does not directly manage people, functions, projects or programs; may be asked to lead certain functions/projects as appropriate.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED and six (6) years professional experience in accounting, including two (2) years in prolong intellectual instruction (certifications, instructed training, OR on the job training, etc..) in Accounting or Finance; OR
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related area and four (4) years professional experience in accounting; OR
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area and two (2) years of accounting experience; OR
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area;

Accountant II Position Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related area
• Proficiency with Excel