Job Description

The Accountant III position analyzes, classifies, and reviews both routine and varying degrees of complex accounting transactions and interrelationships. Prepares interpretation of accounting results, reviews, and analyzes financial statements and documents for conformance with accounting policies and principles and may interact with operations, FP&A, and accounting management. Responsible for identifying issues and concerns within the scope and complexity of their job identifying solutions and presenting recommendations to Accounting management. Responsible for compliance with US GAAP and adherence with the control environment. Will participate in and support special projects. This role will support the businesses of Vericast.

This is a hybrid position, so we are looking for candidates who are comfortable and available to come into our office at 15955 La Cantera Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78256 at least 2 days per week. Mondays and Fridays are work from home.

** KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES**

• *  **General Accounting:** Responsible for performing recurring technical financial projects that include fixed asset, lease, and subscription software license accounting. This could include limited interpretation of FASBs review of internal documentation recording relevant accounting transactions. Perform certain account reconciliations for completeness accuracy and conformance with accounting requirements and may review staff level work. Responsible for compliance with US GAAP and adherence with the control environment. Responsible for limited mentoring of staff level accountants. 25%
  

  • Month End Close: This position analyzes classifies and reviews both routine and complex accounting transactions and interrelationships. Performs general accounting activity in accordance with GAAP. Prepare review and provide adequate documentation for assigned journal entries and review work of other accountants. Responsible for identifying issues and reviewing those presented by Accounting staff researches and presents solutions based on their materiality. Analyze accounting results and identify anomalies for management review. Coordinate with relevant business owners to ensure all activity is properly reflected in the financial statements and that appropriate cutoff is reflected in the correct accounting period. 20%
  • Financial Reporting & Analytics: Perform analytics on financial statements to identify anomalies for management review. Compile documentation for quarterly and annual reporting and ensure compliance with all relevant disclosure requirements. 20%
  • Audit: Responsible for internal and external audit requirements as assigned to include coordination with financial and non-financial resources at each business. Ensure documentation is aligned with financial statement balances and demonstrates an appropriate audit trail. 15%
  • Process Improvements and Procedures: Demonstrates a commitment to the process for continuous improvement identifies and respond actively and with sensitivity to the needs of our customers and is open and responsive to change. Maintain desktop procedures and ensure business processes are in place to ensure we will meet or exceed our goals and key performance measures. Recommend recurring journal entries standardized templates and system solutions to accelerate cycle time. 10%
  • Systems & Interfaces: Ensures that systems and procedures are in compliance with company policies generally acceptable accounting principles and applicable regulations. Responsible for maintaining and reconciling sub-system interfaces to the general ledger as assigned. Extensive interaction may be required for interfaces that vary in complexity and frequency. 5%
  • Special Projects: Participate in ad hoc teams to evaluate accounting requirements to support existing or changing business needs. Participate on special projects as required 5%

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Required)
• MBA or Master's in Accounting a plus.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum six years of accounting experience or four years with a Master's degree.
• Must demonstrate experience and proficiency in applying accounting principles and concepts.
• Must have a solid history with account reconciliations; technical accounting research is a plus.
• Experience working on special project teams both within and outside the work group is a plus.
• Must have strong Excel skills. Advanced level Excel skills preferred.
• Access and Hyperion Essbase skills are a plus but not required.
• SAP & Hyperion Essbase experience a plus.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES

• CPA is preferred.

COMMUNICATION AND CONTACTS

Must have strong written and oral communication skills.

Interaction with accounting and analytical teams and finance management. Interaction with internal and/or external auditors and with affiliated companies.

DECISION MAKING

Limited decision making responsibility but required to offer recommendations in such a manner that may lead to final decisions.

Additional Information

Salary range: $65,000 - $80,000

The ultimate compensation offered for the position will depend upon several factors such as skill level, cost of living, experience, and responsibilities.

At Vericast, we don’t just accept differences - we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Vericast considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classifications protected by law. Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@vericast.com. EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity please visit: www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.