Senior Accountant - Anchorage, AK

Job Description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for assisting with all aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for NANA Worley.  Under the supervision of the department lead, the Senior Accountant is directly responsible for general ledger accounting and other finance and accounting duties assigned.

The Senior Accountant assists in implementing operating policies and procedures; research, interprets, and documents accounting issues; assists with the annual audit; maintains high standards for effective and efficient departmental practices, processes, and controls; provides high level of departmental/subsidiary relations and service; assists with internal reporting requirements; and ensures compliance with NANA Worley policies and procedures.

This position is located at NANA Worley headquarters in Anchorage, AK

*This position is eligible for the NANA Worley employee referral program, available only to current NANA Worley employees*

Responsibilities

• Record monthly transactions in accordance with GAAP and within department-stated timelines for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, leases, debt, intercompany transactions, shareholder liabilities, and other transactions as needed.
• Assists with monthly financial close activities.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts ensuring balances appropriately stated and reconciling items are cleared timely.
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy for all deliverables.
• Assist with enhancement of department processes to promote efficiency and ensure internal control compliance.
• Assist with year-end audit including (but not limited to) preparation of audit schedules; addressing on-going audit inquires in a timely and efficient manner; and preparing supporting documentation for financial statements footnote disclosures.
• Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative task correctly and on time.
• Collaborate with project teams and project controls to ensure accurate project initiation
• Monitor project financial activity ensuring proper cost allocation
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department’s success also may be assigned.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in from a 4-year college or university in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Strong aptitude for quickly and efficiently grasping new systems and processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and willingness to accept responsibility for projects/processes.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills; ability to apply common sense.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a sense of urgency and results orientation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications, including, but not limited to Excel, Word, and Outlook; advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Candidates will be required to complete a skills evaluation assessment.
• Working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience is desirable.

 Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical

Synthesizes complex or diverse information;

Collects, researches, and analyzes data;

Uses intuition and experience to complement data;

Designs workflows and procedures.

Design

Generates creative solutions;

Translates concepts and information into images;

Demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;

Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;

Develops alternative solutions;

Works well in group problem solving situations;

Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics;

Performs multiple tasks, meeting established deadlines.

Technical Skills

Strong computer skills;

Assesses own strengths and weaknesses;

Pursues training and development opportunities;

Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;

Shares expertise with others.

Interpersonal

Portrays professional presence;

Portrays a friendly and welcome personality;

Maintains confidentiality;

Prioritizes workload, working independently to meet deadlines;

Listens to others without interrupting;

Keeps emotions under control;

Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;

Listens and gets clarification;

Responds well to questions;

Demonstrates group presentation skills;

Participates in meetings.

Team Work

Collaborate and work in a diverse group of professionals;

Balances team and individual responsibilities;

Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;

Gives and welcomes feedback;

Contributes to building a positive team environment;

Puts success of team above own interests;

Able to build moral and group commitments to goals and objectives;

Supports others’ efforts to succeed;

Recognizes accomplishment of team members.

Written Communication

Writes clearly and informatively;

Edits work for spelling and grammar;

Varies writing style to meet needs;

Presents numerical data effectively;

Able to read and interpret written information.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.