Prepares journal entries for certain general ledger accounts; prepares all transactions in accordance with GAAP and IBC policies; performs work in accordance with company deadlines
Analyzes and reconciles accounts and performs inquiries to reconcile variances, e.g. general ledger balances vs. subsidiary ledgers. Addresses reconciliation with collaborative research and can make account related decisions with decisions
Actively participates in the completion of the monthly, quarterly and annual close processes, including journal entries, research, analysis, etc.
Assists in providing responses to all questions and requests for information as it relates to certain general ledger accounts
Assists with special projects
Understands and can effectively communicate with respect to the activity recorded in assigned general ledger accounts; performs and appropriately documents analytical analyses on a monthly basis.
Assists with updating process and controls documentation for the functional area, and assists with updating key controls for Model Audit Rule (MAR) purposes.
Assists with the preparation of data and information to Audit (Internal and External) as required for certain general ledger accounts
Competencies:
Attention to detail; apply prior experience to tasks
Demonstrates specific tools or techniques used to efficiently validate a process or an output
Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy
Creates a reputation of communicating effectively with peers and staff. Can explain issues in various ways to accommodate team members
Acknowledges when to reach out to other areas for help.
Quick learner and easily adaptable. Can learn new processes; leverages knowledge of business processes from prior experiences.
Participates in and drives development and implementation of project plans.
Executes timely and manages through issues and obstacles.
Proactively identifies process improvement opportunities and voices these to leadership and stakeholders to impact change.
Manages multiple priorities effectively and efficiently
Engages and collaborates with business partners to ensure they understand assumptions and risks and can take ownership of ultimate decisions.
Leverages systems; proactively shares knowledge across the organization to effectively utilize technology.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent work experience
4+ years of progressively more responsible experience in accounting required
Working knowledge of US GAAP and specific practices/procedures associated with certain general ledger accounts
Working knowledge of supporting technologies (i.e. PeopleSoft) and large ERP systems o Working knowledge in Microsoft Office tools (i.e. MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point) and working knowledge of other tools (i.e. MS Access)
