Financial AccountantNewport News, VA | Job-ID 72327

The Financial Accountant is responsible for applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes financial information detailing balance sheet accounts and portions of the profit and loss accounts. Reconciles sub-ledgers to general ledger.
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries.
• Calculates amounts for warranty reserves, other liabilities, foreign exchange revaluations, A/R allowances, and other accruals.
• Reconciles bank account.
• Assists with preparation of balance sheet, profit and loss statements and other financial reports including LIN reports.
• Participates in preparation of internal and external audit materials and tax work papers.
• Prepares sales tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting or other tax requirements.
• Maintains the fixed asset system (FAS), and calculates depreciation expense for books and tax.
• Assists the supervisor and the Finance and Accounting manager with special projects.

Competencies

• Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from four-year college or university, and 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices and the analysis and reporting of financial data, IFRS reporting
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from executives, managers, suppliers, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Knowledge of ERP systems; Microsoft Access Database software; Outlook, Word Processing software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Excel and Access and in using Accounting related computer systems to setup queries, enter data and process information.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of the time.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and passport.

Our Offer

An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.

Referral Bonus: Tier IV

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Alden.

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