Perform period-end close tasks, SOX and financial statement audit support, inventory and at-risk contract accounting, reconciliations, variance analysis, statutory compliance reporting, and support process improvements and special projects.
The Financial Accountant is responsible for general accounting tasks related to period end closing, SOX / financial statement audit support, and other Financial Operations accounting related work and compliance. Working closely with the Operational and Corporate Finance Teams, the Financial Accountant will support key initiatives including enhancing business processes and the optimization of the close process.
Responsibilities- Responsible for general accounting tasks related to period end closing, SOX / financial statement audit support, and other Financial Operations accounting related work and compliance.
- Ensures financial results related to contract revenue recognition, inventory valuation and At-Risk contracts are reported accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with GAAP, corporate and regulatory requirements, both pre and post auction.
- Preparation and/or review of monthly and quarterly working papers relating to inventory and risk contracts, ensuring proper classification and no material misstatement.
- Prepares variance analysis for P&L and Balance Sheet.
- Maintains a solid understanding of the business, its transactional and contractual obligations and becomes directly involved in specific business issues and their resolution
- Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Prepare statutory compliance reporting.
- Participation in special projects, committees, and other accounting duties/projects as may be assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred in an accounting or finance role.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software. Oracle is an asset.
- Solid understanding of bookkeeping competencies.
- Excellent mathematical skills.
- Time management skills.
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