Accountant (45196)

Job DescriptionJob Description

As an Accountant, you will assist in many aspects of ensuring that financial accounting principles are executed in accordance with applicable IFRS and U.S. GAAP standards, company policies, and applicable federal reporting requirements. The candidate will collaborate with colleagues in finance and other business leaders across the organization; therefore, this role requires exceptional communication skills to convey accounting matters effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Support the financial accounting team, ensuring timely execution of accounting processes in an effective manner and compliance with Company policies, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and U.S. GAAP and applicable federal reporting requirements
• Responsible for assisting with the development, implementation, and documentation of accounting processes and procedures
• Lead in researching and resolving discrepancies related to general ledger account reconciliations, and recommend and champion process changes to avoid ongoing issues
• Act as liaison between the Accounting team and the business - Communicating and Educating
• Ensure the financial results are presented accurately and timely; with corresponding analytics
• Ensure timely and correct execution of accounting activities for vendors and lessees to achieve accurate and up-to-date administration and financial reporting

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting or finance
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong financial system expertise, encompassing spreadsheets, queries, large volume data manipulation and reconciliation, and month-end accounting close processes
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills as well as strong attention to detail, organized and time-effective
• Self-starter with the ability to work cohesively with team members
• Familiar with U.S. GAAP financial reporting
• Experience in a banking or financial services firm
• Leasing experience
• IFRS reporting experience
• Sarbanes Oxley (internal control) experience

Work Model: 

• Hybrid
• In-office attendance requirement is 8x/month
• Wednesdays are required for this team, flexibility with additional on-site days

Company DescriptionPalmer Group is a premier employment agency. Since 1998 we have been a leading resource in providing employment solutions. With consistency and confidence, our experts partner with our clients and candidates as they navigate the evolving job market.

Our employment solutions include temporary and contract staffing, direct-hire placement, as well as additional job seeker services, employer services, and managed services.

We are an employee-owned company founded on strong ethics, values, and a passion for making lives better. Our employees are committed professionals that are passionate about helping others and forming relationships that matter.

Through our relationships, we’ve built a client roster that ranges from local to Fortune 500 companies in a variety of industries and have developed a vast network of high-quality candidates from entry to executive-level experience.

Our areas of expertise include Accounting & Finance, Administrative & Customer Service, Construction, Engineering & Manufacturing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Insurance, Mortgage & Banking, and Sales & Marketing.Company DescriptionPalmer Group is a premier employment agency. Since 1998 we have been a leading resource in providing employment solutions. With consistency and confidence, our experts partner with our clients and candidates as they navigate the evolving job market. \r
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Our employment solutions include temporary and contract staffing, direct-hire placement, as well as additional job seeker services, employer services, and managed services. \r
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We are an employee-owned company founded on strong ethics, values, and a passion for making lives better. Our employees are committed professionals that are passionate about helping others and forming relationships that matter. \r
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Through our relationships, we’ve built a client roster that ranges from local to Fortune 500 companies in a variety of industries and have developed a vast network of high-quality candidates from entry to executive-level experience. \r
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Our areas of expertise include Accounting & Finance, Administrative & Customer Service, Construction, Engineering & Manufacturing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Insurance, Mortgage & Banking, and Sales & Marketing.

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