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General Summary

Position requires performance of a variety of complex accounting and budget-related activities that require the application of professional accounting standards and which follow established Company policies and procedures. In addition, work will involve complicated and detailed journal entries, preparation of the consolidated financial statements, analyses of the financial and statistical activity of the organization, and completion of special projects as needed / assigned, as well as supervision and support of up to 3 members of the accounting team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the VP & Corporate Controller to supervise and support the accounting team. Specifically identifying issues and creating effective and efficient solutions. Communication with both the team and the Corporate Controller will be a critical component to this role.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements in compliance with accepted policies and procedures including monthly and annual accounts, journal entries and account reconciliations as part of the month end closing process.
• Prepare reports and analysis related to financial statements and provide management with insights related to significant transactions affecting the financial statements.
• Perform analytical functions necessary to achieve an accurate and timely general ledger month end close. Duties include analysis of income statement, balance sheet and equity transactions, financial statements and general accounting support.
• Accurately and completely prepare monthly journal entries, ensuring compliance with accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Resolve complex problems with regards to maintaining accounts or systems, preparing reports and proper accounting for transactions.
• Assist the accounting team in ensuring materially correct and timely financial statements are produced by analyzing period-over-period, year-over-year, and budget-to-actual trends as assigned.
• Participate where assigned, in budgeting, forecasting and corporate regulatory filings and other work required on a periodic basis.
• Provide back up support for the VP & Corporate Controller. May perform duties of other accounting / finance staff and / or VP & Corporate Controller in their absence or as needed / assigned. In addition, assist in training and follow up with accounting team where needed.
• Develop, implement, and monitor compliance with internal accounting policies, procedures and controls to ensure organizational assets are safeguarded and accounting transactions are recorded accurately.
• Support the annual audit process, which includes providing PBC requests to the external auditors, and providing substantial support for audit selections.
• Support the business by providing accurate general ledger account codes for individual projects based on information provided.
• Perform a variety of research activities. Identify accounting or reporting issues and recommend corrective action.
• Manage or assist on other ad-hoc projects from key stakeholders within the organization, as well as cross-training on other department functions.
• Ensure attendance at respective periodic meetings in order to maintain open dialogue about any potential accounting implications of operational changes.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

Works independently with very little supervision and is held accountable for his / her responsibilities while providing leadership as a positive role model for the other accountants on the team.

Displays a passionate commitment to the goals of the team and the company.

Ab lity to multi-task, meet simultaneous deadlines, and effectively work under pressure.

Ability to work effectively independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Critical thinking using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Problem solving identifying problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Effectively prioritizes tasks in the workday to provide support for his / her Manager and meets deadlines in normal daily work and assigned project work.

Partners well with operations, co-workers, and supervisor, including effectively communicating and relationship-building.

Continuously develops technical skills in order to leverage systems for process improvements.

Perform all aspects of work with a high degree of effectiveness, efficiency and accuracy.

Adapt effectively to new and changing environments.

High professional integrity and personal ownership.

Excellent communication skills, detail oriented and highly organized.

Ability to work in a confidential manner, ensuring information is shared with internal and external individuals in an appro