The Position • This position will provide financial accounting, reporting and analysis support to the corporate division as well as all other divisions within the company. esponsibilities • Responsible for monthly financial statement close (various journal entries; account reconciliations; monthly close coordination). • Create/post adjusting journal entries and G/L account reconciliations in accordance with established reporting standards and GAAP requirements. • Assist in preparing quarterly consolidation / reporting packages for parent company. • Assist in preparing quarterly audit schedules for quarterly review and year-end external audit. • Responsible for fluctuation analysis on monthly / quarterly basis, works with personnel in various departments to identify and explain variances. • Provide written and verbal summaries of analytical research to departments and management as required. • Respond to questions from internal departments and external auditors. • Develop and maintain effective, professional and respectful working relationships. • Assist in preparing schedules for allocating budget and actual expenses (pension, insurance, etc.). • Responsible for multiple ledger account reconciliations and resolution of reconciliation issues - including identifying new issues that arise. • Participate in a wide variety of projects It is an essential function of this job to show up on time and be ready to work your regularly scheduled hours. Qualifications • Minimum of 2-5 years related experience (preferably in a publicly held company). • 2-5 years progressive experience in financial / general ledger accounting and reporting. • Strong cost and inventory accounting experience. • Prior public accounting experience preferred. • Knowledge of current Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), public accounting experience a plus, knowledge of Progress/MXP/HP5000 and Hyperion Essbase software a plus. • A track record of making procedural and efficiency improvements. • Advanced knowledge of Excel and the ability to work comfortably with other programs in Microsoft Office. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Excellent collaborative skills to work closely with other departments as well as external auditors. • Solid organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines. • A customer focus and a positive, can do attitude. • Enthusiasm and a drive to learn our business and grow with the company Attention to detail Strong research and analytical skills in researching account reconciliation differences. • Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to understand the impact of operations on our financial results. Education • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. • CPA or CPA Candidate B.S. in Accounting.