Accounting Analyst
Job ID
129766
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Plano, Texas, United States
Talascend is currently seeking an Accounting Analyst for a long-term contract role in Plano, TX.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
This position is responsible for, under manager’s direction, maintaining the integrity and accuracy of financial data and recording transactions of the Company based on the Company’s accounting standards and IFRS. Responsibilities will be focused on month-end closing, journal entry recording, flux review, check deposit & reconciliation, as well as ad hoc analysis and coordination for various accounting projects per management’s requests. Position may provide accounting guidance to various groups of the Company and will have limited authority to make decisions as to proper accounting transaction and procedures (subject to the transaction at hand). Position will report directly to the Sr. Manager of Corporate Accounting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for performance of Company’s month-end close process, journal entry recording, account reconciliation, and flux review
• Assist with open item maintenance and reconciliation of the Company’s GL accounts
• Assist with check deposit and reconciliation
• Assist with quarterly and annual financial audit requests, both internal and external
• Assure analysis of all accounts is performed in a timely manner, and proper controls have been applied to mitigate financial risk
• Provide guidance to various business groups of the Company and recommend appropriate accounting procedures based on facts and circumstances of transaction.
• Monitor responsible business units and report and improve on financial health
• Perform ad hoc projects and financial analysis based upon Management’s request
• Assist with Company’s risk assessment and analysis.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
• A Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field from a four-year college or university.
• 3-8 years of accounting experience with responsibility for general ledger, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Experience utilizing SAP R/3 software preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, organizational, writing, and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional level of accuracy in a fast paced and growing organization.
• Display strong leadership skills and proven abilities to work and provide impact in a team environment.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple and simultaneous projects and assignments. Good time management skillset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, assume responsibility, display initiative and exercise good judgment
• Possess strong deductive reasoning, analytical dexterity, and problem solving skills
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
This position is responsible for, under manager’s direction, maintaining the integrity and accuracy of financial data and recording transactions of the Company based on the Company’s accounting standards and IFRS. Responsibilities will be focused on month-end closing, journal entry recording, flux review, check deposit & reconciliation, as well as ad hoc analysis and coordination for various accounting projects per management’s requests. Position may provide accounting guidance to various groups of the Company and will have limited authority to make decisions as to proper accounting transaction and procedures (subject to the transaction at hand). Position will report directly to the Sr. Manager of Corporate Accounting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for performance of Company’s month-end close process, journal entry recording, account reconciliation, and flux review
• Assist with open item maintenance and reconciliation of the Company’s GL accounts
• Assist with check deposit and reconciliation
• Assist with quarterly and annual financial audit requests, both internal and external
• Assure analysis of all accounts is performed in a timely manner, and proper controls have been applied to mitigate financial risk
• Provide guidance to various business groups of the Company and recommend appropriate accounting procedures based on facts and circumstances of transaction.
• Monitor responsible business units and report and improve on financial health
• Perform ad hoc projects and financial analysis based upon Management’s request
• Assist with Company’s risk assessment and analysis.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
• A Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field from a four-year college or university.
• 3-8 years of accounting experience with responsibility for general ledger, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Experience utilizing SAP R/3 software preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, organizational, writing, and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional level of accuracy in a fast paced and growing organization.
• Display strong leadership skills and proven abilities to work and provide impact in a team environment.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple and simultaneous projects and assignments. Good time management skillset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, assume responsibility, display initiative and exercise good judgment
• Possess strong deductive reasoning, analytical dexterity, and problem solving skills
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.