Job description

The purpose of this job is to reconcile and adjust various general ledger accounts, prepare related financial reports and statements for management, and handle complex accounting duties while following SOX compliance processes. • Perform general accounting activities including preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements such as balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements. • Maintain controls and processes in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley • Prepare, record, analyze, and report accounting transactions and ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. • Oversee certain journal entries and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy in the general ledger and validating transactions with bank reporting. • Reconcile of cash, chargeback, and transactional activity, including research and follow-up of outstanding items. • Provide financial support including forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variations from budget • Conduct or assist in the documentation of accounting projects • Guide, mentor, and review work from staff and junior accountants • Perform special accounting projects, including documenting accounting processes and procedures, as assigned. • Compile, consolidate, and analyze accounting and finance information to produce financial statements and reports • Accurately process licensee settlements, including reviewing and verifying payment details and fees in accordance with contractual agreements • Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level. • Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures • Demonstrate intermediate knowledge to suggest process improvements and drive efficiencies • Prepare complex monthly reconciliation of GL accounts in accordance with established policies and procedures. Research variances and ensure that all reconciling items are researched and resolved timely. We are seeking applicants with a local presence in Knoxville, TN or the surrounding communities. This position does not support immigration sponsorship. To be considered you must have the legal right to work in United States without additional sponsorship Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required. • Minimum five years’ experience in accounting or related field Specialized Knowledge • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills with a focus on Excel. • Familiarity with Infor FSM or general ledger (GL) accounting software preferred. • Required knowledge and understanding of general accounting practices (GAAP) required. • Experience with customer account databases is a plus. Competencies • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills. • Strong teamwork, problem-solving, conflict management, influencing, and negotiation skills. • Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate accounting principles and practices with non-accounting team members. • Good attitude with a willingness to learn and follow instructions. • Ability to meet deadlines, work extended hours when necessary, and perform work with a high sense of urgency.

Requirements

Must-haves

Perform general accounting activities including preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements such as balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements.
Maintain controls and processes in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley
Prepare, record, analyze, and report accounting transactions and ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Oversee certain journal entries and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy in the general ledger and validating transactions with bank reporting.
Reconcile of cash, chargeback, and transactional activity, including research and follow-up of outstanding items.
Provide financial support including forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variations from budget
Conduct or assist in the documentation of accounting projects
Guide, mentor, and review work from staff and junior accountants
Perform special accounting projects, including documenting accounting processes and procedures, as assigned.
Compile, consolidate, and analyze accounting and finance information to produce financial statements and reports
Accurately process licensee settlements, including reviewing and verifying payment details and fees in accordance with contractual agreements
Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level.
Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Demonstrate intermediate knowledge to suggest process improvements and drive efficiencies
Prepare complex monthly reconciliation of GL accounts in accordance with established policies and procedures. Research variances and ensure that all reconciling items are researched and resolved timely.
We are seeking applicants with a local presence in Knoxville, TN or the surrounding communities.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. To be considered you must have the legal right to work in United States without additional sponsorship
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required.
Minimum five years’ experience in accounting or related field
Specialized Knowledge
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills with a focus on Excel.
Required knowledge and understanding of general accounting practices (GAAP) required.

Nice-to-haves

Familiarity with Infor FSM or general ledger (GL) accounting software preferred.
Experience with customer account databases is a plus.

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