Accountant 2

Accountant 2
Irving, TX
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
26-06081
Job Summary

The Accountant II is responsible for supporting general accounting operations, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities. This role prepares and reviews journal entries, maintains financial records, assists with quarterly and annual reporting processes, and supports audits and special projects. The position serves as a key point of contact for assigned accounting functions and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, including accruals, intercompany transactions, and other accounting adjustments.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate and resolve reconciling items.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Review trial balances and validate the accuracy of financial data and reporting schedules.
• Analyze financial information and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and policies.
• Maintain and update financial records within enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Assist with financial reporting requirements and supporting documentation.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned accounting processes and business partners.
• Respond to audit requests and provide supporting documentation as required.
• Prepare ad hoc reports, analyses, and financial data requests.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support accounting and reporting objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of accounting processes.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and accounting-related communications as needed.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Minimum three years of accounting or finance experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting standards.
• Experience preparing journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Experience reviewing trial balances and supporting quarterly and annual close processes.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems required.
• SAP S/4 experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, pivot tables, formulas, reporting, and macros.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Ability to support audits, reporting requests, and financial analysis activities.
• United States citizenship required.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.

Work Experience

• Minimum three years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Experience supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Experience with account reconciliations and financial reporting activities.
• Experience working with SAP S/4 strongly preferred.
• Experience with BlackLine reconciliation software preferred.
• Experience with Costpoint ERP systems preferred.
• Public accounting or Big Four experience preferred.
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory compliance activities preferred.

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