Job Title: Accountant IV Location:Orlando, FL, 32810 Duration: 6 Months (Will be 100 percent onsite during training- After that, will be on same rotation as site. Some weeks remote, some onsite)
Job Description:
The Senior Accountant is a key member of the finance team supporting the consolidation and reporting of monthly results. This team member will work closely with all operational aspects of the business to support day-to-day and month end accounting functions with quality, accuracy and integrity. This individual will own delegated accounts and have an intimate understanding of the financial statements produced to ensure compliance. The role will be challenged to seek, propose, and drive process improvements across their related areas of responsibilities. The ideal candidate is someone who approaches tasks with an innovative, service-oriented mindset, and utilizes in-depth understanding of accounting principles, and company practices to achieve results.
Duties and Responsibilities
Preparation and review of consolidated financial statements ensuring accuracy and completeness while identifying and researching trends/variances
Prepares and reviews journal entries
Deep understanding of financial accounting concepts
Partners with internal customers to gain comprehensive business knowledge
Rapid Diagnostics
Conduct and document complex financial processes
Interprets results autonomously using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining
Understands data validation techniques
Regularly ensures that reporting delivered to internal customers is accurate, rich in actionable content and useful
Liaison with leaders and present financial reporting on various requests related to variances, cause of changes, or current business needs
Support ad hoc analysis and special projects on an as needed basis
Makes recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets, and expenditures
Reviews journal entries of junior staff ensuring accuracy
Trains and mentors’ junior staff
Owns, supports, analyzes, and prepares assigned account reconciliations
Assists with financial and tax audits
Aids in documenting and monitoring controls to support audit team
Coordinates complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the finance team and/or other department
Core Competencies
Financial Acumen – Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators
Drives Results – Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances
Communicates Effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
Optimizes Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
Business Acumen – Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organizations goals
Self-Development – Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
Manages Ambiguity – Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear
Skills/Qualifications
Excellent attention to detail, well-organized, and highly accountable
Exceptional analytical insight, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with limited guidance
Self motivated, action oriented individual with the perseverance to push high value projects through to completion
Developed time management and priority setting skills required to work in an often ambiguous and constantly changing business environment
Demonstrated ability to succinctly present complex analysis to all levels within the organization
Education & Experience
Bachelors Degree in Accounting, or related preferred, CPA or MBA a plus
5+ years Accounting experience required
Experience with SAP preferred
Business Analytics tool experience a plus
Advanced experience in Excel and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Access, Word, Powerpoint
Top Skills:
Strong G/L accounting (working knowledge of debits and credit, creating journal entries, Heavy experience with G/L shop),
Experienced with large company ERP systems, ability to work independently and communicate time
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation. At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $45.00/hr.