Area Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY: With general direction, utilizing an understanding of accounting principles, the Area Accountant performs accounting activities to record, analyze and monitor financial information.

The incumbent prepares financial reports in a manner that ensures accuracy and compliance with company accounting policies. The Area Accountant may act as a resource for accounting and general administrative staff and is responsible for a broad array of accounting duties.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries and document business transactions. Prepares monthly and quarterly operational performance reports. In doing so, utilizes discretion and judgment as to matters of significance.

Assists the Area Controller in ensuring there are proper internal controls in place including compliance with company policies and procedures, Sarbanes Oxley and all other statutory requirements. In doing so, utilizes discretion and judgment as to matters of significance.

Reconciles balance sheet accounts and statistical data and fully analyses financial statements in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP) and Company policy. May assist the Area Controller in the management of accounting personnel.

May provide direction to the different accounting functional areas (invoice processing, billing, cash receipts, work order processing, credit analysis, receivable collections, month-end close, journal entries, statistical data, and payroll).

Supports the Area Controller during the annual budget and interim forecasting process and assists with analytical review. Supports the accounting aspects of capital expenditures, transfers and retirements. Assists with periodic financial audits including internal audits, external audits and peer reviews.

Provides support and responds to information requests from corporate (accounting, tax, treasury, IT, HR, sales, environmental compliance, legal, etc.) as well as region a