Summary Description: This position is responsible for ensuring all financial data is recorded accurately and timely in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policy. Researches accounting issues and provides recommendations with supporting documents. Partners with their team, Corporate Accounting and Finance to align with the Company mission and goals. Serves as member of accounting team to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate compliance/project efforts to meet operational, financial and organizational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures the suitability and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Recommends and executes appropriate improvements relating to procedures and policies.
• Researches and makes recommendations regarding appropriate Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) treatment.
• Directs and/or prepares reports, as assigned by the Assistant Controller.
• Provides analyses, reports, and support to senior levels and external users relating to financial matters and operations.
• Ensures optimum performance of the function. Recommends and implements techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, cut costs, take advantage of opportunities and maintain state-of-the-art practices.
• Ensures procedures and controls are in place to optimize the efficiency of the department. Writes and up-dates new policies and procedures, as necessary.
• Maintains responsibility for assigned balance sheet and profit & loss (P&L) analysis and variance explanations.
• Maintains responsibility for assigned account transactions – providing analysis and financial statement classification for accuracy.
• Develops and reports on key performance indicators for Corporate and Segment Accounting.
• Develops and presents to management matters requiring their attention.
• Keeps management informed of the Corporate Accounting performance.
• Prepares and maintains journals, ledgers, closings, status reports, and other periodic reports in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• Oversees journal entries for accruals and any necessary entries. Reviews the monthly general ledger for accuracy and makes corrections.
• Prepares assigned account reconciliations and reviews/approves account reconciliations assigned to direct report.
• Completes assigned monthly, quarterly and annual tasks related to the accounting close cycle.
• Mentors and leads a group of direct and in-direct reports. Monitors performance of direct reports. Provides prompt and objective coaching and counseling. Reviews direct reports and approves performance appraisals initiated by direct reports.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience required

Experience:

• 3+ years’ experience of progressive accounting experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency in MS Office Word, Outlook, Power Point and Visio (as applicable)
• Advanced in MS Office Excel
• Proficiency in Workday (as applicable)
• Proficiency in accounting systems
• Ability to research and respond to questions posed by management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate, influence and negotiate decisions while motivating assigned staff
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Working knowledge of consolidated financial statements
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced ability to implement given strategic direction
• Working knowledge of employment laws relating to employee relations and personnel administration

Professional Certification:

• Certified Public Accounting (CPA) preferred

Working Conditions/Travel Requirements:

• Expected to work the necessary time to satisfactorily fulfill job responsibilities
• Must be able to report to work timely and as required by operational/business needs
• Must be able to work a full-time schedule and work outside of normal business hours when necessary
• Some travel, both locally and long distances, (including air travel), to worksites, meeting sites, and other locations may be necessary

300 Concord Plaza Dr San Antonio TX 78216-6903