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This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6681668

General Summary

Position requires performance of a variety of complex accounting and budget-related activities that require the application of professional accounting standards and which follow established Company policies and procedures. In addition, work will involve complicated and detailed journal entries and completion of special projects as needed / assigned, as well as providing support of up to 1 member of the accounting team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the VP & Corporate Controller to support the accounting team.
• Perform analytical functions necessary to achieve an accurate and timely general ledger month end close.
• Accurately and completely prepare monthly journal entries, ensuring compliance with accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Resolve complex problems with regards to maintaining accounts or systems, preparing reports and proper accounting for transactions.
• Assist the accounting team in ensuring materially correct and timely financial statements are produced by analyzing period-over-period, year-over-year, and budget-to-actual trends as assigned.
• Participate where assigned, in budgeting, forecasting and corporate regulatory filings and other work required on a periodic basis.
• Provide back up support for the VP & Corporate Controller. May perform duties of other accounting / finance staff and / or VP & Corporate Controller in their absence or as needed / assigned.
• Develop, and implement internal accounting policies, procedures and controls to ensure organizational assets are safeguarded and accounting transactions are recorded accurately.
• Support the annual audit process, which includes providing PBC requests to the external auditors, and providing substantial support for audit selections.
• Support the business by providing accurate general ledger account codes for individual projects based on information provided.
• Perform a variety of research activities. Identify accounting or reporting issues and recommend corrective action.
• Manage or assist on other ad-hoc projects from key stakeholders within the organization, as well as cross-training on other department functions.
• Ensure attendance at respective periodic meetings in order to maintain open dialogue about any potential accounting implications of operational changes.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

• Works independently with very little supervision and is held accountable for his / her responsibilities while providing leadership as a positive role model for the other accountants on the team.
• Displays a passionate commitment to the goals of the team and the company.
• Ability to multi-task, meet simultaneous deadlines, and effectively work under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Critical thinking using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Problem solving identifying problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Effectively prioritizes tasks in the workday to provide support for his / her Manager and meets deadlines in normal daily work and assigned project work.
• Partners well with operations, co-workers, and supervisor, including effectively communicating and relationship-building.
• Continuously develops technical skills in order to leverage systems for process improvements.
• Perform all aspects of work with a high degree of effectiveness, efficiency and accuracy.
• Adapt effectively to new and changing environments.
• High professional integrity and personal ownership.
• Excellent communication skills, detail oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to work in a confidential manner, ensuring information is shared with internal and external individuals in an appropriate manner.

Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university required.
• 2-3 years full-time accounting experience required, with some supervisory responsibilities.
• Interest in pursuing CPA designation preferred
• Complete understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel are essential with an emphasis on building new spreadsheets, and using advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, and IF () statements.
• Ability to successfully utilize accounting software system (s), Microsoft Word and Outlook to complete assigned work / projects
• Knowledge of NetSuite is a plus, but not required.

Environment and Conditions:

Atoske Holding Company is in a two-story office building. Job demands may require long periods of sitting; telephone work and / or computer work, a