Job ID: 2025-15008 Type: Employee # of Openings: 1 Category: Finance and Accounting US-NY-SF-Main Office-F-58
Overview
As part of The Shared Services Team, located in Seneca Falls, NY and under general supervision, the accountant has primary responsibility for daily/monthly and quarterly financial reporting requirements related general accounting close activities. The accountant will assist with the timely and accurate reporting of financial results and provide management with the level of support and information required for the successful day-to-day operation of the business. They will support the accounting team with month-end closings, balance sheet and P&L analysis, and special projects. In addition, the accountant is also responsible for identifying and suggesting appropriate improvements, efficiencies, and follow-up actions that become evident based on the analytical work performed.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions of the Role:
Responsible for general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis to ensure the accuracy and integrity of multiple ledgers and subledgers maintained by shared services.
Responsible for providing Sales & Use tax reporting to third party vendor for filings. Including maintaining relationship with vendor.
Responsible for Sales & Use tax reconciliations.
Responsible for Carbon accounting & reporting, including monitoring billing, reviewing and approving invoices.
Responsible for preparing M/Q/A forms and submitting to HQ
Maintain existing and update as needed Standard Operating Procedures.
Research reconciling items and recommend actions for resolution.
Respond to inquiries from entities/departments.
Conduct analysis as needed and or as requested by management, recommend and communicate on results and or resolution.
Ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Act and resolve audit issues/requests from both external and internal auditors.
Participate in special accounting and other projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications/Attributes:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting. MBA or CPA preferred but not required
Minimum of 5 years of practical accounting experience. Public accounting and or Shared services environment preferred but not required.
Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience with complex ERP systems such as SAP and consolidating software such as Onestream/Hyperion is preferred but not required.
Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to partner, work effectively and communicate with other team members, departments, and upper management
Proficient in a fast paced, global shared services environment
Ability to work independently to meet deadlines and complete time sensitive projects
Experience in and commitment to protecting sensitive and confidential information
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
