Staff Accountant

ADT
Boca Raton, FL
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward mid-level accounting professionals comfortable with general ledger maintenance and process improvements, working in a collaborative environment in Boca Raton, FL.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 1.5 to 5 years of accounting experience and familiarity with ERP systems like Oracle
    — “1.5 to 5 years of experience in accountingExperience with ERP ledgers systems is preferred (Oracle)”
  • Professionals who have experience reconciling general ledger accounts and resolving discrepancies
    — “Reconcile low to moderately complex general ledger accounts monthly including research and resolution of discrepancies”
  • Individuals who can work in a fast-paced environment and support audit and special projects
    — “Provide information for auditors and other special projects”

Things to consider

  • This role involves regular interaction with auditors and requires attention to Sarbanes Oxley compliance
    — “Familiar with Sarbanes Oxley requirements and assist in maintaining those controls”
  • The position demands a strong grasp of US GAAP and the ability to apply accounting concepts
    — “strong fundamentals in accounting and US GAAP”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in financial systems maintenance and process improvement initiatives in your resume
    — “Maintain and enhance financial systems and reporting mechanisms”
  • Emphasize your ability to work independently and communicate effectively with internal and external teams
    — “Communicate with team members from other functional areas as well as external sources”
  • Showcase your analytical skills and your experience with monthly journal entries and reconciliations
    — “Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting schedules”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • reconciling general ledger accounts
  • preparing financial reports
  • maintaining financial systems
  • participating in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other business-related field1.5 to 5 years of experience in accounting

Skills & requirements

Required

Account ReconciliationFinancial ReportingERP SystemsSarbanes Oxley ComplianceCommunicationProcess ImprovementAuditing

Preferred

Oracle ERP

Stack & domain

ExcelOracleCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingFinanceAccounting

About the role

Original posting from ADT

Summary: 

Responsible for assisting in the day-to-day maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and in preparing basic financial reports. Responsible for account reconciliations and documentation of source data (manual and systematic). Review, analyze and document job processes and account reconciliation processes done outside of the GL group. Assist the general ledger department with process improvements and account reconciliation efficiencies.  Familiar with Sarbanes Oxley requirements and assist in maintaining those controls. Interact with external and internal auditors on a regular basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reconcile low to moderately complex general ledger accounts monthly including research and resolution of discrepancies.Reconcile sub-ledgers to GL as required. Maintain and enhance financial systems and reporting mechanisms.Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting schedules. Participate in month end, quarter end and year end closings.Communicate with team members from other functional areas as well as external sources.Comply with Internal controls and best practices and assist in other accounting projects as requested.Provide information for auditors and other special projects.  

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other business-related field. 

Experience:

1.5 to 5 years of experience in accountingExperience with ERP ledgers systems is preferred (Oracle) 

Skills:

Must be organized and detail oriented, flexible, able to work independently, good oral and written communication skills.Ability to understand accounting concepts and apply them.Proficient in Excel.Comfortable with and able to utilize computer technology.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Analytical thinking skills.Accountability & Drive for Results: Strong customer focus and collaborative skills.Change Agent: Ability and readiness to embrace and successfully drive/implement change.Functional/technical skills: strong fundamentals in accounting and US GAAP.Team player: comfort in operating within a dynamic, complex organizational structure.

Source: ADT careers

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