Senior Accountant- General Accounting
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- Lake Mary, FL, United States
- Full-Time Finance
- Job # 552509
- Date posted - 2020-11-19
What you’ll be doing...
You'll be in a key role, supporting general accounting functions. Utilizing your drive and motivation, you will expand your experience and develop subject matter expertise in a variety of areas. You will have the opportunity to increase your accounting knowledge to include complex scenarios as part of a dynamic and challenging Finance organization.
- Assisting with the monthly close process and projects.
- Performing analytical assignments and preparing accounting reports.
- Preparing reconciliations of accounts, actively investigating reconciling items to resolve timely.
- Performing analysis and coordinating with partners to resolve any differences.
- Analyzing and interpreting reports for managers, providing recommendations to guide business decisions.
- Fielding issues and responding to inquiries, ensuring resolution.
- Maintaining records for accounting transactions.
- Comparing system outputs with daily input verifying for accuracy and resolves discrepancies.
- Leading the company’s efforts to comply with the requirements of Sarbanes Oxley while ensuring compliance and adherence with controls for internal policies and external regulations.
- Leading or participating in training and skills development initiatives as a subject matter expert.
- Participating in the identification and implementation of improvements to accounting processes.
What we’re looking for...
You are growing and developing your accounting and analytical skill sets, as well as starting to expand into a leadership mentality. You have a solid grasp of the accounting concepts and practices you have been exposed to, and a working knowledge of other areas of accounting. You have a desire to develop your skills and grow your career, while helping to enhance a positive work environment.
You'll need to have:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field or four or more years of work experience.
- Three or more years of relevant work experience.
- Experience in the preparation of general ledger postings and account reconciliations.
- Knowledge of FASB requirements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and accounting standard methodologies.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
- Knowledge of accounting systems and applications such as SAP, PeopleSoft, CPM/Essbase, Hyperion Financial Management, Blackline or related systems and applications.
Even better if you have:
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent.
- CPA certification (or are in the process of getting certified).
- Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and strong written and verbal communications skills.
Additional qualification:
- Willingness to travel.
When you join Verizon
Verizon is a leading provider of technology, communications, information and entertainment products, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our ambition and united in our shared purpose to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward – and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.
Diversity and Inclusion at Verizon
At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.
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