Description
Candidate will be responsible for analyzing and inputting all royalty statements into the system, performing duties related to cash application on a monthly basis and various month-end and quarter-end responsibilities for the financial close process.
Great Plains system experience is a plus but not required, would train the person on that in person.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Analyzing reported royalty statements and checking them against contract for accuracy
· Inputting monthly and quarterly royalty statements into DAX for all licensees to maintain current record of reporting
· Processing and posting monthly cash receipts
·Assist with banking activities, prepare journal entries and reconciliations for monthly general ledger close. Assist in preparation and distribution of financial statement.
· Ensure all deliverables comply with regulatory guidance and professional standards.
· Develops and maintains thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting policies, financial systems, transaction processes, internal controls and chart of accounts
Properly applies GAAP and internal accounting control policies and procedures to daily work
· Timely completion of the month-end close process by completing assigned work and assisting others as needed to meet deadlines
· Prepare audit work papers for internal and external auditors as directed by the Controller and the Assistant Controller
· Must have excellent attention to detail and the ability to learn systems
· Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
· Clear verbal and written communication skills
· Contribute to departmental and organizational ad-hoc projects, special requests, and other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Ability to read and interpret contracts
· Detail-oriented
· Well organized
· Strong communication skills
· Strong analytical skills
· Comfortable working with large sets of data
· Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Knowledge of Statutory accounting principles.
· Strong analytical and accounting skills.
· Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and/or similar programs.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's of Science in Accounting or equivalent from an accredited university. Two to three years of progressively responsible experience in accounting.
Both public and private accounting experience a plus.
Great Plains experience a plus.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.
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