Senior Accountant

Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: October 24, 2024

Job Description:

We are looking specifically for revenue recognition experience or % of completion experience?

Senior Accountant -Temporary

SUMMARY

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to fill in during a maternity leave. Estimated start date January 19, 2015. This role will report to our Corporate Controller.

Responsibilities:

¿ Obtain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.

¿ Ensure monthly journal entries, expense accruals, account reconciliations and related schedules are completed accurately and timely to meet the requirements of company financial reporting,

¿ Assist in preparation of monthly financial statement results and reports on variances.

¿ Support forecasting activities.

¿ Reconciliations including: % of completion, expense summaries, accrued accounts, deferred income and debt

¿ Prepare operational expense analysis for key categories

QUALIFICATIONS

¿ A Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

¿ 3+ years experience is required. Strong Microsoft Excel experience, thorough knowledge of Microsoft SL modules including project accounting and attention to detail is required for success.

¿ Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

¿ Strong knowledge of Accounting Principles

¿ Attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage competing requests

¿ A self-starter who is not afraid to dive in and ask questions

¿ Analytical, solid problem solving skills and critical thinking

Preferred:

¿ Knowledge of % of completion revenue recognition

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