Accountant II/III- employment career USA

Job title:Accountant II/III – (Food Group- Boise, ID)
Job Id 1478
Organization: J.R. Simplot Company
Location: Idaho USA
Deadline:16-08-2013
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. These endeavors have been around for centuries and will continue to be a vital part of the global economy. We currently have an Accountant II/III available at our Food Group Headquarters in Boise, ID.

Summary:
Under general supervision, completes a variety of moderate to complex accounting projects involving the development, implementation and maintenance of accounting and financial reporting procedures. Assist department in the use of systems, including requesting master file additions, training new users, developing management and financial reports, and researching interfaces. Maintain general ledgers and will perform the complete accounting cycle in compliance with established practices and generally accepted accounting principles. Ensure management is provided with relevant, comparable and accurate data on which to base decisions. Complete moderate to complex analysis of financial data. Assist in the development of improved processes to increase department productivity.

Responsibilities:
• Contribute to the team responsible for the delivery and reporting of financial information. Prepares journal entries and verifies and interprets source documentation. Prepares and distributes reports such as monthly financial statements and other management reports.

• Perform monthly reconciliations of general ledger balances with subsidiary ledgers. Analyzes data for reasonableness, researches and resolves variances, and coordinates with other departments/groups to establish information flow and recommend process improvements.

• Prepare information for other finance areas to support financial and tax reporting requirements, including OFI and tax packages, and assists with providing information in support of other tax audits.

• Document all processes and position responsibilities. Maintain current documentation of all accountable processes. Assists in improving processes to increase department productivity.

• Other projects as assigned by management, including process improvement initiatives, management reporting changes/improvements, etc.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university. CPA or CPA candidate preferred.

• Accountant II – 2+ years, Accountant III – 5+ years

• Must possess a good understanding of fundamental accounting concepts, practices and procedures.

• Must be able to apply accounting principles and theories as well as analytical skills in order to solve complex financial accounting problems; such as, reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and general ledger maintenance.

• Good interpersonal skills and must have the ability to work effectively with others; as well as have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to organize work in a deadline driven environment.

• Ability to create financial reports in a business process management system and apply problem solving skills for troubleshooting.

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