Description
We are seeking a Technical Accounting Analyst to join our team. As a Technical Accounting Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting our finance teams and business partners on technical accounting matters.
Responsibilities:
- Lead technical accounting research and preparation of position papers; document conclusions of key judgments and estimates with management and external auditors
- Provide support to finance teams and business partners on technical accounting matters as required, including research, analysis, and documentation of conclusions related to contracts and operational matters
- Ensure the quarterly contingency and one-timer reporting process is executed with no exception
- Perform extensive benchmarking evaluations
- Monitor, assess, document, and communicate new GAAP, SEC, and other accounting and disclosure issues
- Coordinate with various departments to assist in providing and vetting financial information
- Draft and update AFM accounting policies and memos
Skills needed:
- Detailed understanding of accounting rules
- Excellent understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis
- Excellent analytical skills
- Superior business application skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint Presentation)
- Superior communication and influencing skills
- Superior teamwork skills
- Excellent business acumen
- Excellent project management skills
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent qualification required
- 5 to 10 years combined experience in technical accounting, including Big-4 accounting firms and/or Controllership within large multinational, publicly-held companies
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long-term/short-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Generous time off policies, including 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure, 11 paid holidays, and additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave