Boca Raton, Florida
Staff Accountant Job Opening in Boca Raton, Florida - Position Summary : Overall, support the Mission, Vision, and Culture of Shoes For Crews. This position will be responsible for recording and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. Â This includes tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities. Other responsibilities include analyzing trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.
Minimum Requirements :
Bachelor degree in Accounting required
1-2 years experience in public accounting firms, or
2+ in corporate accounting with company revenue of > $200M
Ability to work within a high velocity, autonomous and demanding culture
Solid oral and written communication, technology and analytical skills
Understanding and proficiency with account reconciliations, month end close, cost accounting, maintaining the GL, and budgets
Some domestic and international travel may be required
Essential Job Functions :
Assist in the consolidation and reporting of financial statements (monthly, quarterly and annually) in accordance to GAAP.
Liaison with external auditors for all compliance requirements.
General accounting including GL analysis, GL support and Journal Entry preparation.Â
Prepare year-end audit packages and interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits along with senior accounting management
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form, with department co-workers and internal customers
Maintain strong relationships with internal and field partners
Special projects and other duties as assigned
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities :
Assist in the timely preparation of all financial reporting requirements of the company.
Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet and analysis of P&L accounts providing explanations for variances against budgets and prior year.
Work closely with external auditors and coordinate interaction with all departments. Serve as a primary contact for related audit inquiries and assist in preparation of audited statements and footnotes and audit schedules.
Apply a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close. This includes interaction with foreign entities for global consolidation.
Interface across the company to verify transaction data and resolve issues.
Respond to inquiries from senior management regarding financial results, including ad hoc reporting and analysis.
Assist with various projects within the Finance and Accounting department, e.g. Â chart of accounts conversions, G/L implementation, warehouse transfers, etc.
Skills and Abilities :
Independent, self-starter and strong analysis capabilities
Working knowledge of GAAP and FASBâ??s
Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct
Demonstrated ability to influence others and impact change
Well-developed interpersonal skills. Ability to get along well with diverse personalities â?? tactful â?? mature â?? flexible.
Recognized ability to work in a fast-paced, results oriented environment
Demonstrated leadership skills to positively influence and educate others
Ability to analyze, resolve and communicate problems and achieve problem resolution
Detail oriented and good follow-up
Accurate and professional written and verbal communication
Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize accordingly
Proficient in Microsoft office software, including high level of knowledge and skills working with Microsoft Excel
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Staff Accountant: 3 years
2+ in corporate accounting with company revenue of > $200M: 2 years
account reconciliations, month end close, cost accounting: 2 years
in public accounting firms: 1 year
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