Accountant II

• [Company] is seeking a qualified Accountant II for its Irving, TX location.
• The position of Accountant II analyzes and maintains a complete and accurate general ledger, and prepares managerial and financial reports. The Accountant II contributes to the timeliness and accuracy of the monthly, quarterly and annual closings of the corporate general ledger. 
• They also prepare consolidated and division level internal financial statements in accordance with IFRS/US GAAP. The Accountant II will also respond to accounting questions and communicate the responses to other functional areas of [Company].

Essential Responsibilities and Tasks

• Deliver results individually and as part of the accounting team in a fast paced, high performance culture.
• Meet or exceed standards of excellence established for the department.
• Incorporate AP, AR, and Billing into Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet.
• Close the books in an accurate and timely fashion on a monthly basis.
• Distribute required reports and provide analysis/support as needed on a monthly basis.
• Complete the balance sheet reconciliation for assigned accounts on a monthly basis.
• Maintain adequate controls and perform periodic audits to ensure compliance.
• Complete annual tax packages.
• Complete ad hoc projects at the request of the Accounting Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Accounting or equivalent field from four-year college or university, or related business experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years functional experience in accounting.
•  Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards and Essbase preferred but not required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to clearly write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from various sources.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Experience with foreign currency a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with field personnel with accounting needs and issues.