Accountant- Finance

About the position We're looking for a motivated individual to join the Principal Finance team as an Accountant! In this fast-paced and challenging role, you will get to work with fellow team members across different business units who are collectively responsible for a variety of functions, including monthly close, variance analysis, regulatory and management reporting, audits, and a variety of regional and global projects. You will also have the opportunity to lead and/or support various projects that embrace technology, create process efficiency, mitigate risk and elevate reporting. Responsibilities • Demonstrate awareness and knowledge of applicable professional accounting standards. , • Review the accuracy and legitimacy of recorded financial transactions and related reports. , • Perform accounting analysis and reporting of financial transactions of moderate complexity in accordance with GAAP, SAP, tax regulations, or other regulatory guidance. , • Prepare timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are in compliance with reporting requirements. , • Identify, interpret, and apply control guidelines and requirements on new or existing procedures and/or system changes. , • Promote the application of risk management and risk-based approaches to internal controls. , • Interpret and provide basic analysis of management information and the link to business unit strategy and operational performance. , • Evaluate trends, changes in account balances, and identify items requiring escalation. , • Review variance analyses and account reconciliations and identify significant items requiring the attention of higher-level management. , • Work with project owner to ensure accounting and internal control objectives are met through the design and implementation of new products and/or systems. , • Carry out testing to ensure the system or process is operating as intended. , • Identify and implement operational excellence projects, providing business requirements for new systems or enhancements. , • Perform other duties or essential functions as needed. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience. , • 4+ years of relevant accounting experience required. , • CPA or other applicable certifications preferred. Nice-to-haves undefined Benefits • Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried employees. , • Pension eligibility. , • Opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Apply tot his job