CHRISTENSEN INC Hiring for Accountant II Full Time

SCOPE:
Accountant II may perform various duties as a General Accountant, Senior Accounts Payable Specialist, or Senior Fuel Billing Specialist. Must have the ability to meet month end deadlines while maintaining accuracy. The Accountant II performs intermediate level accounting activities. Successful candidates will have professional accounting experience and demonstrated ability to perform the full range of required accounting duties, and have experience with accounting software and Excel. Skills such as teamwork, communication and problem solving are essential. This position requires a minimum of a 2-year degree in accounting and 4 years of work experience.

SIGNIFICANT SKILLS & DELIVERABLES

• Ability to process a large volume of transactions within a specified time period

• Performs moderately complicated accounting functions and possesses ability to read a Chart of Accounts and interpret it.

• Somewhat familiar with Generally Accept Accounting Principles and basic understanding of how to apply them.

• Ability to adapt to various accounting software systems and other computer applications such as Excel while maintaining accuracy.

• Ability to perform Accountant I functions and on occasion provide backup and training to other team members.

• The ability to perform reconciliations of general ledger accounts, vendor statements, BOLs to delivery tickets, truck sheets, etc.

• Capable of prioritizing tasks to complete tasks within tight deadlines; possess excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and possess the ability to work in a team environment.

• The ability to assist with external and internal audits by retrieving and providing exact information about assets, liabilities, and transactions.

LEADERSHIP & TEAM REACH

• Work as a part of the accounting team, ensuring internal and external customer needs are met at all times.

• Maintain interaction with the Operations team.

• Assist in maintaining updated process/procedure documentation

• Possess the ability to lead both team members and become a strong individually leader by example and dedication.

• May perform back-up functions for supervisor or other team members as needed.

• Remain open to restructuring as the demands of the business unit and company change

• Understand and live our Core Values

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a 2-year degree in accounting and 4 years related experience in Accounting

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both internal and external partners

• Strong understanding of Excel, particularly in manipulating, sorting and reconciling large amounts of data

• Work well under pressure and meet hard month, quarter, and year end deadlines

• Highly organized with outstanding communication skills

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS

• Operates in a professional office environment

• Regularly required to talk and hear

• Required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

• This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

DISCLAIMER

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.