We are on the lookout for an ambitious Senior Accountant to join our exceptional team at Ports America in Chandler, AZ.
Growing your career as a Full Time Senior Accountant is an amazing opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in planning, persuasion and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Senior Accountant at Ports America today!
At Ports America, the Senior Accountant is responsible for all accounting activities for companies contained in the Gulf business unit. This includes both routine and unusual transactions, preparation of journal entries, all monthly accruals, monthly financial statement preparation including balance sheet and income statement, account reconciliations, and other standard accounting/record keeping responsibilities. Essential Duties: Prepares supporting documents for and posts routine and recurring journal entries, accounting transactions and activities for monthly GL closings. Prepares monthly financial statements, comparing current periods to prior periods, budgets, and forecasts, with appropriate analysis to support external and internal audits. Works with operating staff and other departments to make accruals and maintain recurring and reversing entries. Accurately and efficiently use the company's accounting systems. Works with multiple legal entities and is flexible in work assignments; able to work with multiple people and under moderate pressure. Prepares reliable and well documented monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts including timely resolution of differences. Review fluctuations in accounts and write clear, concise explanations for variances. Actively involved in supporting audit, financial reporting, NJ group office, and Gulf business unit requests. Works closely with field operations, supervisors, and peers to understand, communicate and address routine transactions, communicate exceptions, and help explain period-to-period variances. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting 2+ years accounting experience Preferred Qualifications: CPA and public accounting experience Solid understanding of GAAP, journal entry mechanics, and internal controls. Knowledge of financial statements, charts of accounts, journal entry preparation, complex accounting transactions and financial statement analysis. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Advanced Excel skills with ability to quickly learn Oracle ERP financial system Ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously on tight deadlines. Ability to adapt to and thrive within Ports America culture and values Working Conditions: Occasional travel to port operations. Office environment with flexibility and extended hours during reporting periods (typically month-end and year-end). Physical activity typical of office environment. NOTE : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Ports America is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Benefits of working as a Senior Accountant in Chandler, AZ:
? Excellent benefits
? Company offers career progression opportunities
? Competitive salary
