Rate: 68.00Location: Remote--would like to have someone no more than one hour from one of the People Centers. 5 Must Haves: 1. Self Starter2. Effective written and verbal communication--occasional speaking in for of stakeholders and VP3. Comprehensive understanding of Full Cycle Accounting4. Balance Sheet experience--ability to answer questions5. Innovative--------------------------Certification: BA in Accounting or Finance or work experience up to 8 years. --------------------------Interview Process: 1st Interview: 2 leads and HM conducting---------------------------This role requires advanced excel skill, formula knowledge, and an understanding of cross sheet linkage. A preference is for the candidate to have an accounting degree. Knowledge and full cycle experience with Accounts receivable operations and systemsKnowledge and full cycle experience with Accounts payable operations and systemsKnowledge and full cycle experience with General Ledger operations and systemsKnowledge and full cycle experience with Capital Asset operations and systemsProficient in data analysis, well versed with SOX and GAAP.Experience with executing monthly reconciliations between accounts, ledgers, and other financial recording systemsStrong excel skills including pivot tables, data connections, vlookup, complex formulas and connecting spreadsheetsProficient in Power BI reporting, Task planner, navigating and updating Share Point sites. Proficient in data analysis, investigating variances, and exception handling, well versed in capital vs expense activitiesAble to create management financial summary for communication to leadership and support regular reporting requirementsGood organizational skills. Be able to support multiple projects and work with project managers on a regular scheduled basisGood planning skills and able to coordinate work efforts to meet financial deadlinesOperational management skills to support the project PO, invoice and tracking processesCreate and communicate historical analysis and trends of key data elements of a projectExperience with internal and external auditors Responsibilities for the project accountant include, but are not limited to:Attend Misc Project/Financial meetings with PMs and other team meetings as neededProject and Budget setup in financial templates and PMO governance toolsPrepare financials for project stage gate governance processes (i.e. PEG, TCOs and Setup assistance)Assist and recommend to project managers any identified budget adjustments, recommendations, and/or realignments based on actualized historical informationUnderstand project variance drivers and recognize when it is appropriate to escalate to supervisorsReviewing all incoming capital investment requests for completeness and inputting into Coupa to ensure set-up with proper routing for approval.Communicate with project managers as requests are made with target SLAMaintaining a detailed financial appropriation (Proliance/PIN) activity and status report, which includes:Recording the daily financial activity for each projectUpdating and publishing monthly actual FTE reportsEmailing PMs regarding actuals and requesting the completion of ETCsScheduling period actual reviews with each PM.Identifying and communicating any major discrepancies between planned spend, approved project funding, and actualsMaintaining the FTE budget and reconcile planned vs actualized labor for each project assignedInputting, maintaining, and tracking Coupa requisitions, POs and invoices by vendorCollaborate with project coordinators or other project team membersCompleting any other ad hoc support as requested---------------------------------------? Pre-Screening QuestionsMust-HavesCan you describe a time when you took initiative on a project without being prompted? What was the outcome?How do you tailor your communication when presenting financial information to stakeholders or executives like VPs?Walk us through your experience with full cycle accounting. Which areas do you feel strongest in?How comfortable are you with explaining balance sheet components and answering questions about them in a leadership setting?Can you share an example of how you've introduced an innovative solution to improve a financial process or workflow?Certification & ExperienceDo you hold a BA in Accounting or Finance? If not, can you describe how your work experience (up to 8 years) has prepared you for this role?Technical SkillsHow would you rate your Excel skills? Can you give examples of complex formulas or cross-sheet linkages you've built?What is your experience with Power BI reporting and SharePoint site management?Have you worked with Coupa or similar systems for requisitions, POs, and invoice tracking?Describe your experience with SOX compliance and GAAP standards in your previous roles.Accounting OperationsCan you describe your full cycle experience with:Accounts Receivable?Accounts Payable?General Ledger?Capital Assets?Analytical & Reporting SkillsHow do you approach investigating variances and handling exceptions in financial data?Have you created financial summaries for leadership? What tools and methods did you use?What’s your process for executing monthly reconciliations between accounts and ledgers?Project & Operational ManagementHow do you manage multiple projects and coordinate with project managers to meet financial deadlines?Describe your experience supporting project financials, including PO and invoice tracking.Have you worked with internal or external auditors? What was your role in the audit process? Enable Skills-Based Hiring No Do you have a candidate in mind for this position? NoProvide Name and Contact Informationtry { var fgTooltip = new FG.Tooltip({ element: $('#cf_descz23082515523669611763903'), text: "Phone,\x20Email,\x20etc."}).initialize();} catch(err) {} (No Value)Does this candidate consider themselves an Independent Contractor? I Don't Know 
 
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