What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Accountant - Kerrville, TX position at James Avery Jewelry?
Job Summary
Apply accounting principles to analyze financial data and contribute directly to month-end reporting through journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis. Perform lease accounting operations, ensuring accurate tracking, and upholding compliance with relevant standards. Provide integral support for internal and external reporting by preparing financial schedules, audit support, and regulatory filings.
This position is eligible for either an on-site or hybrid schedule in the Kerrville area.
Hybrid schedule: Tuesday and Thursday are mandatory on-site days; Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are optional work-from-home days.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Month-End Close:
•Perform general ledger accounting duties, which include reconciliation of assigned general ledger accounts and calculation of journal entries to facilitate monthly/quarterly closing of general ledger.
•Research and perform variance analysis between actual results, budget/forecast, and prior year.
General Accounting & Reporting:
•Create and run reports out of software systems for assigned balance sheet accounts and use to optimize the process, provide reporting to internal and external stakeholders, and support the business.
•Perform account reconciliations and variance analysis and support financial statement audits.
•Process and record payroll and benefits journal entries, reconcile payroll and benefits-related general ledger accounts, and assist with month-end close and reporting tasks.
•Support treasury activities, including bank transaction postings, and support for cash flow reporting.
•Assist with external reporting requirements, including preparing and submitting data by required deadlines, reconciling preliminary figures, and coordinating with relevant agencies.
Lease Accounting:
•Prepare monthly lease accounting journal entries and account reconciliations to support general ledger balances, including entries impacting the right-of-use asset and lease liabilities, percentage rent, etc.
•Responsible for the timely generation and processing of monthly rent payments. Review, evaluate, and correct reconciliations received from landlords. Facilitate communication with landlord for any noted differences.
•Ensure accuracy of contract data within leasing system in collaboration with Real Estate and Legal departments, including review/interpretation of lease contracts and data entry into leasing system.
•Process tenant improvement allowance requests and other receivables from lessors, facilitate deposit of refunds and administer other tenant payments.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
•Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
•3 years’ experience in Accounting, General Ledger, Audit or Finance.
•Substantial understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
•Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel primarily with pivot tables, Index/Match, xLookup, array formulas, etc.
•Proven self-starter with demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
•Current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
•Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
•Working knowledge or experience with Oracle, Incorta, or Accruent/Lucernex software.
