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SEEL

Staff Accountant

SEEL, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Staff Accountant

Seeking a proven Staff Accountant for the Finance Department. This position is based out of our Detroit Office. In this role, the position will report to the Controller and will have a significant impact on the corporate financial reporting.

Under general direction, performs a variety of complex technical and support services involving financial data entry into the customized accounting software, payroll and reporting function. Also, responsible for creating, analyzing, and maintaining financial information for the organization.

Benefits offered to the Staff Accountant position

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.

3 weeks of PTO per calendar year

9 paid holidays per year.

Excellent health, dental, optical, and life insurance benefit program, with a significant portion of premium paid by the company.

Company sponsored training and Tuition Reimbursement program

401K match program

For this position, someone with governmental accounting experience and corporate accounting experience is ideal. Working with Executive and Senior Level Management a PLUS.

Duties And Responsibilities

Manages continual process improvement / projects using best practice models for reporting financial results

Create and maintain project set up and program planning and reporting in B1

Program plan analysis; forecasting for profitability, cost benefits and resource management

Prepare monthly financial statements and consolidated financial statements through the month-end close process within a tight deadline

Responsible for accuracy of the general ledger by managing / performing monthly account analysis and reconciliations and correcting discoveries

Assist with planning and implementing smooth and effective accounting integration for acquisition initiatives

Understand and maintain the Company's key internal controls and ensure they are being performed properly and timely. Modify / add controls as necessary to be more effective as changes within the business warrant

Close interaction with the reporting, budgeting and forecasting teams to ensure all objectives and requirements are being satisfied and making adjustments as necessary

Monitor development and improve policies and procedures for more efficient, accurate and timely financial reporting by utilizing originality and ingenuity

Keep up to date on changes in pertinent accounting rules and regulations and work with our CPA to perform GAAP research as required

Develops and gives presentations to assist in program delivery and execution

Drafts and delivers client reports and communications on a regular basis

Performs related work as required

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting; or related 3 - 5 years' work experience

MBA or CPA Certification preferred, and; or any equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, abilities, and skills cited above

Experience with working with Executive and Senior Management

Ability to work in cross-functional and matrix-managed teams to support management level finance goals

Knowledge of enterprise accounting software skills; training in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles "GAAP" and knowledge

Proven leadership skills to motivate diverse teams

Adept at listening in order to gather clear and complete information, and disseminate to others through excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication

Solid judgment skills

Demonstrated accuracy and timeliness in preparing reports and analysis

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public

Team player with the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing work

Ability to quickly adapt to changing activities

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Successful experience developing and implementing processes

Knowledge of MS Excel and Word

Strong experience working with commercial and industrial customers and / or utility conservation organizations

Relies on pre-established guidelines, processes and / or procedures to perform job functions

Ability to pass background check and drug screen

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