Sr. Accountant - Consolidations

Our number one priority is the health and safety of our associates and their families, our partners, our communities and our customers. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment. If you are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons or sincerely-held religious beliefs, we will consider requests for reasonable accommodation consistent with our policy, and where we are able to provide such accommodations without undue hardship to the company pursuant to applicable law.

About the Opportunity

The Senior Accountant - Consolidations is responsible for the execution of the monthly and quarterly financial consolidation and reporting activities, including the preparation of the consolidated balance sheet, income statement and cash flows, and related variance analysis in support of the Company's public company reporting obligations. Additionally, this position is responsible for preparing various financial reporting schedules utilized in the Company's external reporting, completing internal/external audit requests as well as assisting with special projects, while driving a service delivery culture focused on customer-centric process excellence. This role is cross-functional and requires collaboration and partnership with a wide variety of teams across the business. The position is based in Phoenix, Arizona

Responsibilities

• Execute the monthly and quarterly financial consolidations activities including preparing the consolidated balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows in accordance with GAAP, ensuring appropriate internal control documentation and support when required.
• Ensure compliance with company policy, GAAP and internal controls while focusing on strategies to reduce the time it takes to close the accounting period.
• Review, investigate, and resolve accounting discrepancies and reconciling items.
• Perform detailed variance analysis on assigned accounts to understand reasons for changes and help ensure accuracy.
• Perform transactional and financial research and analyzes internal and external issues related to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Contribute recommendations and participate in improving the company's accounting and reporting processes.
• Assist other teams in the implementation of SOX, including implementation of effective and sustainable internal controls and accounting policies and procedures.
• Create ad-hoc reports and analysis as required.
• Work with internal clients in order to understand the activities of the business and the effect on the company's accounting and reporting activities.
• Respond timely and accurately to internal and external audit requests.
• Participate in and support company initiatives such as software implementations, process upgrades and others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required with a minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or corporate accounting in a public company environment.
• CPA designation or CPA candidate preferred.
• Strong accounting principles knowledge with the initiative to remain current on accounting changes.
• Proficient with financial analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Proficient with consolidations and preparation of US GAAP financial statements.
• Experience with financial systems and tools (e.g., JDA, Workday Adaptive, Blackline) a plus.
• Above average knowledge of Excel with the ability to visually interpret the logic of a complex sequence of excel formulas and update or change these as needed.
• Must have excellent work habits, including a commitment to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially during period close and reporting cycles.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment.