Financial Reporting Sr Specialist - Jacksonville

Overview:

Prepares and distributes periodic financial statements for users other than those directly employed by the organization | Ensures all reports and disclosures comply with applicable government regulations, professional standards and organization policies | Prepares consolidation journal entries, eliminates intercompany transactions and consolidates divisional and subsidiary financial accounts in a timely and accurate basis for inclusion in internal and external financial statements

Major Position Responsibilities:

• Prepares periodic financial statements required for external reporting.
• Collects and analyzes financial data, ensuring that all reporting is in compliance with SEC and GAAP reporting guidelines.
• Consolidates journal entries and financial accounts to be utilized in internal and external financial statements.
• Prepares internal reports as required.
• Researches accounting rules and regulations and makes recommendations regarding company policy.
• May provide support and assistance to external auditors.

Impact of the Role

• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
• Solves complex problems
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance
• May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience

Basic Qualifications:

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience or Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Capital Budgeting. Month-End Close. Quarter-End Close. Regulatory Reporting. Year-End Close. GAAP Standards. Accounting Software. Financial Analysis Software.
• Critical professional related technical skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Business, Finance or Accounting degree preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel:

• Less than 25% likely.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee’s at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.