Requisition 41066 - System Accountant Specialist

Be knowledgeable of transaction and current events (both internal and external) which require direct or indirect consideration in the financial reporting of the respective companies and/or specific duties assigned.

• Apply GAAP, IRS (i.e. FSBs, GAS, 1099 and W-2 tax law, sales and use tax law, unclaimed property law, STARK law, payroll tax law, etc.), accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures (to include specific techniques and standard practices) to the classification and recording of financial transactions. Maintain and establish policies, procedures (DTPs) techniques and standard practices.

 • Accumulate, audit, process and maintain detailed accounting records for each respective subsidiary ledger, account, or entity which accurately reflect its financial position, to include resolving discrepancies. Ability to speak with knowledge as to purpose, content and accuracy of assigned accounting records.

 • Prepare all financial transactions, analysis, statements, reports, tax forms/returns, etc. and resolve discrepancies in time to meet internal timelines (i.e. management reviews, month end close schedule, board meeting, etc.) and external timelines (i.e. IRS, state or federal regulations, etc.) 

• Compile and prepare complex data and reports (MD and A, etc.) to be used by financial services for reporting, projecting, forecasting, and comparative purposes.

 • Compile accounting information for various audits and respond to audit (internal or external) inquiries in time to meet audit timing requirements. Consult staff, external departments and external agencies in compiling audit information and meeting timelines. Mentor staff in regards to audit tasks. 

• Exercise tact in all oral and written communications in which professional contact is made to include timely support and communication with administrators, directors, managers and diverse customer groups. Facilitate intra and inter-departmental communication, rapport and conflict resolution to increase effective outcomes.

 • Complete special projects and assignments from Finance Administration, AFR Directors, Managers, and Coordinators as assigned. Provide guidance to Sr accountants as needed. Effectively handle multiple projects and day to day work requirements simultaneously.

 • Independently operate and evaluate computer applications, tools and interfaces required to record, store, analyze and report information. Evaluate, implement, and train coworkers in the adoption and integration of technology.

 • Make favorable progress of Accountant Rotation competencies as assigned. 

• Monitor and proactively engage in reorganizing processes to assure proper accounting controls. Attend to significant system issues as consultant/leader/facilitator.

 • Serve as subject matter expert in high risk or specialized areas (i.e. debt accounting, revenue cycle, etc.) to AFR staff and internal and external customers. Coach/mentor coworkers for enhanced employee engagement, satisfaction, effective performance and outcomes. Provide feedback in developing coworkers. 

• Participate, contribute, and foster cooperation toward achieving department and organizational goals. Represent department, Finance, and/or the system at department, company, intercompany, local, state, and/or national level. 

• Lead development of educational materials and conduct finance training (one on one OR group) for non-financial company employees in conjunction with the department (i.e. web site content, Customer Service initiatives, etc.).