Accountant

Develops, implements and/or maintains one or more accounting systems: Journal entries, General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Revenue Reconciliation, etc. Reviews and interprets financial reporting requirements, rules and regulations. Balances financial records and prepares financial statements. Monitors and develops monthly reports of revenues and expenditures for projects. Provides record of assets, liabilities and other financial transactions. May prepare federal, state and local reports and tax returns. May assist in the setup of processes and procedures that properly capture, track and report revenue, including deferred revenue, in accordance with the company revenue recognition policy. May generate revenue reports for internal and/or external use. May interpret reports and records for managers/stakeholders. May be involved in reviewing, tracking and maintaining information in the financial systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and other accounting regulations. May also assist and support the organization with compliance with stated control policies and procedures and provide audit support. SEC Reporting gathers data and prepares documents required by compliance agencies (SEC) for external financial reporting. Uses a formal process for appropriate data gathering, consolidation and analysis of financial data relative to the preparation of SEC filings, including but not limited to 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, proxy statements and the annual report. Prepares cash flow statements, earnings release calculations, equity footnotes and other equity related disclosures. Ensures data integrity and proper accounting with auditors who support the review and audit of SEC filings. Gathers reference material concerning new and existing technical accounting literature to ensure compliance. Potentially requires special skills in US GAAP, SEC and PCAOB, and equity accounting.

JOB ROLE SUMMARY

Develops, implements and/or maintains one or more accounting systems: Journal entries, General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Revenue Reconciliation, etc. Reviews and interprets financial reporting requirements, rules and regulations. Balances financial records and prepares financial statements. Monitors and develops monthly reports of revenues and expenditures for projects. Provides record of assets, liabilities and other financial transactions. May prepare federal, state and local reports and tax returns. May assist in the setup of processes and procedures that properly capture, track and report revenue, including deferred revenue, in accordance with the company revenue recognition policy. May generate revenue reports for internal and/or external use. May interpret reports and records for managers/stakeholders. May be involved in reviewing, tracking and maintaining information in the financial systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and other accounting regulations. May also assist and support the organization with compliance with stated control policies and procedures and provide audit support.

SEC Reporting gathers data and prepares documents required by compliance agencies (SEC) for external financial reporting. Uses a formal process for appropriate data gathering, consolidation and analysis of financial data relative to the preparation of SEC filings, including but not limited to 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, proxy statements and the annual report. Prepares cash flow statements, earnings release calculations, equity footnotes and other equity related disclosures. Ensures data integrity and proper accounting with auditors who support the review and audit of SEC filings. Gathers reference material concerning new and existing technical accounting literature to ensure compliance. Potentially requires special skills in US GAAP, SEC and PCAOB, and equity accounting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• •Independent contributor with full ownership for successful delivery of job specific projects
• •Provides formal mentorship
• •Owns moderate to high complexity assignments that require strong judgment and decision making skills
• •regularly leads self and established as specialist
• •Understands the “big picture” view and adjusts work accordingly
• •Maintains G/L account balances in accordance with GAAP
• •Compiles financial information and reconciles accounts
• •Performs major account analysis
• •Assists with internal and external audits
• •A/R specific responsibilities:
• •Facilitates all aspects of invoicing from Account Team entry to delivery of invoice to client
• •Serves as first-line customer support for billing
• •Reconciles memo billing to Account Team invoicing
• •Serves as mentor / trainer for Associate Accountants
• •May lead billing training classes
• •Revenue Accounting specific responsibilities:
• •Prepares revenue recognition schedules and write-ups
• •Completes all journal entries to properly recognize revenue, deferred revenue, and accrued revenue for long-term contracts

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have direct reports but may mentor less experienced associates in the role.

RECRUITING INFORMATION

Specific hiring needs may vary by location, industry, client, internal department and other business related factors. The qualifications section lists examples that may be used as guidance when populating required and preferred skills sections of recruiting requisitions / job postings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• •Minimum of 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or equivalent work experience
• •Knowledge of GAAP accounting
• •Proficient in MS Office and ERP
• •Strong analytical and organizational skills
• •Good communication skills

Preferred

• •Accounting degree
• •Advanced, proven knowledge of accounting

Travel %

Any reference to years of experience should be disregarded in the UK

Additional Locations (if applicable):