Technical Accounting Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Technical Accounting Analyst is responsible for ensuring compliance with accounting standards, analyzing, and providing guidance on accounting treatment, and assistance with financial statement reporting.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of corporate accounting policies and procedures
• Maintain oversight of business unit compliance with corporate accounting policies and initiatives
• Analyze accounting issues and transactions including revenue recognition, leases accounting, business combinations, and provide appropriate accounting treatment
• Support the financial reporting process by preparing and reviewing financial statements, footnotes and disclosures
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support for significant transactions such as business combinations, debt refinancing, and equity-based compensation
• Assist in design, implementation and testing of internal controls including oversight of internal audit function
• Support external auditors during the audit process by providing documentation, explanations, and analysis
• Assist in review of business unit reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Various other assigned accounting and/or finance tasks, as needed

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; CPA Preferred

Experience Requirements:

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, standards, and regulations (e.g. US GAAP, IFRS, etc.)
• Proficiency in financial analysis and financial reporting
• Previous experience in public accounting preferred
• Knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems and business intelligence software preferred
• Ability to travel to business unit sites for in-person meetings, as needed (<10% travel annually)