Accountant II / Corporate Accountant

Functional Area: Accounting & Finance

Position Overview

The Accountant II is responsible for supporting corporate accounting operations, including monthly close, financial reporting, general ledger reconciliations, audit support, and technical accounting research. This role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information used for internal management reporting and external reporting purposes.

The ideal candidate brings a balanced accounting background with exposure across financial, managerial, and cost accounting-not a role limited to a single specialty area. This position requires the ability to work independently on assigned projects while collaborating closely with operations, finance leadership, and cross functional teams.

Reporting Structure

• Reports directly to the Corporate Accounting Manager


• Works closely with Operating Division Controllers and location level accounting teams

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

• Assist with the monthly close process, including preparation of routine and complex journal entries


• Support consolidation of multiple legal entities for financial and managerial reporting


• Review system generated and accountant prepared journal entries for accuracy and reasonableness


• Prepare monthly internal financial reporting packages for management

External Reporting & Compliance

• Contribute to preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and related footnote support


• Prepare audit schedules and support internal and external audit requests


• Participate in Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls testing and issue resolution


• Maintain compliance with accounting standards and reporting requirements

General Ledger & Analysis

• Perform general ledger account reconciliations and review account activity for accuracy


• Maintain balance sheet integrity through analysis and issue resolution


• Prepare financial and managerial analyses as requested by management

Technical Accounting & Projects

• Perform accounting for complex areas such as:
  
  
  
  • Stock based compensation
  
  
  • Pensions
  
  
  • Derivatives and other advanced accounting topics
  
  
  
  


• Research and document technical accounting issues as required


• Support ad hoc accounting projects with an independent, analytical approach

Systems & Cross Functional Collaboration

• Utilize ERP systems (SAP preferred) to prepare financial statements, reports, and variance analysis


• Investigate financial discrepancies and partner with other departments to resolve issues


• Act as a liaison between corporate accounting and operational accounting teams

Continuous Improvement & Professional Standards

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls


• Stay current on changes to accounting standards, including:
  
  
  
  • IFRS
  
  
  • Authoritative guidance from global and domestic accounting bodies
  
  
  
  


• Support financial acumen development across the organization through clear analysis and communication

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance


• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience


• Broad experience across general, financial, and managerial accounting


• Strong analytical and problem solving skills


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills


• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a multi divisional or manufacturing environment


• ERP experience (SAP strongly preferred)


• Exposure to multi currency accounting and foreign exchange reporting


• CPA license preferred

Key Skills & Competencies

• Financial & Managerial Accounting


• Month End Close & Consolidations


• General Ledger Reconciliation


• Audit & SOX Support


• Technical Accounting Research


• Strong Communication & Business Partnering Skills


• Detail Oriented with Strong Time Management Abilities

Role Complexity

This position requires a comprehensive understanding of general and cost accounting principles. The role involves analyzing complex financial data, exercising independent judgment, and resolving issues within defined accounting policies while delivering accurate, high quality financial information in a fast paced environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Well rounded accountant with exposure across multiple accounting areas


• Strong communicator who can present financial information clearly


• Inquisitive, detail oriented, and comfortable challenging assumptions constructively


• Able to prioritize multiple deliverables in a high volume, time sensitive environment


• Team oriented professional with a continuous improvement mindset