Description

Responsibilities

The candidate for this Senior Staff Accountant opportunity must have the proven ability to research, reconcile and resolve complex balance sheet account reconciliation issues.

The primary responsibilities for this position consist of, but are not limited to the following:

Perform variance analysis and be able to explain accounting and business cause and effect of a situation in a timely and accurate manner.

Support a “continuous accounting environment” where we don’t just focus on month end close activities, but rather a continuous approach to recording transactions and activity.

Familiarity with accounting standards ASC 842 (lease accounting standard).

Understanding of multi-entity environment and financial reporting requirements, and foreign exchange transactions as necessary

Support of audit requests and provide management support for various external and internal audits, to include planning, communication, tracking and review of selections and schedules assigned through management

Perform month end close activities, including journal entries and reporting

Responsible for various account reconciliations to support “should be” balance

Provide necessary support for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance inquiries to include self-assessment

Performs other duties as assigned and necessary to support management

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a well-rounded background in accounting and be able to provide analysis and reconciliation skills to multiple types of accounts.  Your ability to apply your technical accounting skills is essential to succeed in this position.  We support an open environment where you will be exposed to various accounting disciplines as you work in our group.

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required plus 3-5 years of experience in an accounting related discipline.

We give priority to candidates who are CPA’s or have a Masters of Accounting degree and those working towards these advanced certifications.

Demonstrated ability to analyze results to include presentation of findings and execution of change deemed necessary to promote improvement. You should be a critical thinker and highly skeptical of account reconciliation support to ensure your conclusions are supported by proper documentation.

Demonstrate the ability to develop standard operating procedures for specified roles and responsibilities and/or accounts.

Must be highly computer literate and able to learn new systems quickly. We utilize Oracle as our accounting system and Hyperion Essbase and HFM as analytical and reporting tools. The company will provide necessary training and support for this purpose. You will be expected to become highly proficient with our technology platforms.

Highly detailed person with account reconciliation skills. We utilize Blackline technology to record and approve account reconciliations. You will be expected to become highly proficient using Blackline. The company will provide necessary training and support for this purpose.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills coupled with strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills are required.

Must be a team player and demonstrate ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team setting, and a self-starter attitude is preferred.

Multi-facility, including international experience preferred. Ability to communicate with GES personnel globally.

Microsoft Office Suite working knowledge. You should be a highly proficient with MS Excel and Word and be able to create and use pivot tables on large amounts of data

Accountability mindset with ability to support a mentoring role with others throughout our finance and accounting organization.

Solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), technically strong and confident with your accounting skills.

You must demonstrate behaviors consistent with our culture of honesty, passion, curiosity, service, and team spirit, being innovative in your approach and identifying change that will have a favorable impact on our organization.

Our team members are our family, so we help our team members care for their families. The rewards of joining GES are extensive. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees. Here are some of the highlights:

• Competitive salaries
• 401K with company match
• Healthcare/vision/dental insurance
• Wellness benefits
• Career development program
• Employee assistance program
• Vacation time
• Community involvement opportunities
• Team activities

And much more……

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)