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Discovery Communications
Knoxville, TNThis was removed by the employer on 3/11/2020 1:03:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Establishes and maintains accounting policies and controls, fiscal controls, prepares financial reports and safeguards the organization's assets. Maintains accounting and financial records and reports, including general ledger, financial statements, regulatory and management reports.
Responsibilities
1. Assist with the monthly and quarterly close processes through the preparation of journal entries and performance of account reconciliations and related analysis, across multiple entities
2. Assist with internal audits, maintain appropriate documentation to ensure SOX compliance, as well as assist with quarterly, interim, and year-end external audit requests
3. Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries.
4. Ensure all accounting procedures, records, and reports conform to company standards as well as generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
5. Effectively communicate with business partners across multiple area such as Finance, Controllership, Corporate, and Operations teams to resolve issues. Be proactive about learning the business and upstream processes to ensure proper accounting.
6. Assist in identifying opportunities and process improvements aimed at increasing the efficiency of accounting and finance procedures
7. Assist with ad-hoc projects, analysis, and support of new business initiatives as deemed necessary
Requirements
* BS/BA in Accounting and at least 2-3 years of accounting experience
* Experience with large ERP system (SAP preferred), strong in Excel and PC skills
* Proficiency with U.S GAAP
* Results oriented, strong attention to detail a must
* Seeks guidance on new or unfamiliar tasks
* Keeps others informed of workload, timeline, and resources needed to accomplish tasks
* Ability to work under conditions of pressure and adjust to urgent situations
* Ability to work independently as well as working collaboratively with team members across the organization and prioritize multiple deliverables with competing deadlines
* Attention to detail and accuracy as well as strong organizational skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to foster positive working relationships across the organization
* Must have the legal right to work in the United States
It’s a plus if you have:
* Proficiency in SAP
* CPA
* International accounting experience
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