Technical Accountant - Oxford

Robert Half has partnered with a large publicly held company in their search for a Technical Accountant. The qualified candidate will have at least 2 years of public accounting with clients that are public.

The job duties include:

• Assisting in in assessing financial reporting risks. Perform GAAP research and work with U.S. and foreign Finance teams to understand accounting practices.
• Assist with the preparation and review of the quarterly and annual financial statements and other reporting.
• Research accounting topics, write memos, and prepare presentations and training materials on new accounting standards as well as assist with training and other activities associated with implementation.
• Update the Company’s policy and footnote disclosures to comply with new standards.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and internal resources to ensure timely and accurate delivery of audit schedules. Work with external auditors on understanding the audit approach and determining the most effective and efficient way to meet testing requirements.
• Perform equity-based compensation accounting activities during the close process.
• Review monthly lease accounting activity and assist with lease accounting questions.
• Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years of public accounting
• Financial reporting and technical accounting