Senior Accountant

Requisition ID:  43589
Location: 

Spokane, US, 032115 - B

SR. ACCOUNTANT

HYBRID/ SPOKANE WA

 

SUMMARY:

This role is responsible for more complex general ledger account responsibilities, this also includes balances in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).   Encompasses, preparation, review, analysis and reporting of financial information.  

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepares and reviews / posts journal entries into financial system as needed.  Ensures appropriate documentation is attached for these entries.
  • Assist in accounting for significant items that impact financial reporting (i.e. revenue recognition, lease accounting, investment fair value accounting, etc.)
  • Advises management of reasons for any unusual trends, forecast/budget variances, difficulties obtaining information or other pending issues.
  • Provides supporting schedules to assist in completing monthly financial statements.
  • Maintains relationship with Financial Planning & Analysis partners
  • Assists with complex accounting assignments including: consolidation issues, M&A activities, implementation of new IFRS standards.
  • Responsible for accuracy of the general ledger by performing monthly account analysis and reconciliations and correcting discoveries for assigned accounts.
  • Continuously assesses internal systems and controls and recommends changes that would allow greater efficiency in monthly processing.
  • Prepares a variety of other financial reports and analysis as required.
  • Key participant in the review of customer contracts to ensure compliance with revenue recognition and other critical accounting standards
  • Prepares updates and maintains policies and procedures.
  • Cross-trains for backup on designated duties of team.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

 

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification/

Knowledge

 

  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in accounting or business from four-year college or university.
  • CPA license strongly preferred.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in accounting practices including an understanding for US GAAP.  Understanding of IFRS a plus.

Experience: 

 

  • 3 to 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Public accounting experience strongly preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

 

 

 

  • Ability to read and interpret complex documents as well as standard procedure manuals.   Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, financial reports, and professional journals.   Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to speak effectively with employees of company.
  • Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.   Interpret and understand financial statements.
  • Independent worker with good decision making skills, which includes knowing when to seek assistance.
  • Strong communication, analytical and organization skills.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects at the same time.
  • Experience with establishing and maintaining effective work relationships.
  • Must possess and demonstrate a high degree of integrity.
  • Possess the ability to self-motivate and take initiative with minimal supervision.
  • Must be organized, detail oriented and able to efficiently function under pressure.
  • Ability to produce detailed, accurate work within limited timeframes.
  • Highly collaborative work style, with demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Must be able to tactfully deal with various personalities throughout the company and deal effectively and professionally with internal and external customers. 
  • Must be proficient in utilizing computer programs for processing data and writing reports.  Required program applications include:  Microsoft Outlook (intermediate level), Microsoft Excel (intermediate level), and Microsoft Word (intermediate level).
  • At ENGIE,  our Goal is to  promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees our goal is to support, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

    We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.  ENGIE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as “protected characteristics”) as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate.

    The pay range for this role is: $62,050-108,500."The pay range for this job is X, however all offers will be in compliance based on state minimum wage requirements.”" 

    Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data. This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional ENGIE benefits include a 401k plan, paid time off and annual bonus. ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

     

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Typical office environment.  Minimal noise or other outside distractions

REQUIRED PHYSICAL ABILITIES

  • Typical office environment.  Limited bending, stooping, or lifting.
Business Unit:  GBU Energy Solutions
Division:  SRM
Legal Entity:  ENGIE INSIGHT SERVICES INC.
Contract Type:  Permanent
Job Type:  Full - Time
Professional Experience:  Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)
Education Level:  Bachelor's Degree