Staff Accountant Accounts Payable

*** Office EQ and systems training will be provided virtually.  This position will be fulfilled and conducted remotely until at least Jan. 1 ***

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Complete monthly closing duties including balance sheet reconciliations for AP related accounts, journal entries, variance analysis and issue investigation.
• Demonstrate high degree of understanding in related field of work. Strong emphasis on transactional analysis on a regular basis.
• Maintain working relationships with stakeholders within own department and across departments within accounting/finance to action and facilitate account cleanup/reconciliation.
• Point of contact for business users with routine questions regarding status, results, and variance analysis.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to identify processing gaps and recommend improvements.
• Ensure internal controls are met. Work with SOX, Internal Audit, and third-party auditors during periodic audits and requests for documentation.
• Challenge the status quo and think outside the box to improve current operations accounting processes.
• Participate in various projects as required.
• Other duties as required.

Skills:

• Ability to influence and collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders at all levels in the organization to achieve goals and objectives.
• Ability to understand and analyze complex issues and apply AP accounting standards
• Solution oriented, strong level of attention to detail and the ability to achieve results by holding oneself accountable, taking initiative and delivering on commitments.
• Ability to prioritize and work under competing and tight deadlines in an environment of change.
• Self-motivated. Ability to manage own time and time of team members to achieve deadlines.
• Mature attitude and ability to deal effectively in a team environment.
• Strict attention to detail, developed problem solving skills, high personal accountability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to professionally address difficult work and personnel matters.
• Able to interpret data to identify cause and affect relationships and begin to identify unusual patterns in information.
• Strong integrity and business ethics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint). PeopleSoft or SAP S/4 HANA experience a plus.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognized institution
• A minimum of 4 years accounting or accounts payable experience is preferred
• Knowledge of accounting principles