Accountant - Region Accounting

STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Job Details
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Business Unit: Corporate
Reports to: Controller
Travel Requirement: No
Job Description
Select's Accountant will be responsible for performing basic accounting functions, including various types of entries, financial statements, account reconciliations, and posting of accounts receivable and accounts payable as required. Additional responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of financial reports and budget preparations.
The essential job functions include, but are not limited to

• Maintain a documented system of accounting entries.
• Perform monthly and year-end closing process including journal entry activity, general ledger maintenance, analysis of financial data, preparation of financial reports, preparation of special reports, and ensure accurate and timely accounting information in accordance with established procedures.
• Account reconciliations prepared on monthly basis as assigned and detailed account analysis.
• Bank account reconciliations.
• Utilize a comprehensive set of controls to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Manage data entry of general ledger.
• Ensure internal controls are followed to protect the Company, assist in development of internal controls.
• Assist in preparation of annual budgets; preparation of entries into financial system and analyze budget to actual explaining variances.
• Coordinate provision of information to external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audit.
• Support external and internal audits, coordinate responses and corrective management actions to address discrepancies or noncompliance issues.
• Ensure capable of being back-up for key activities as needed.
• Work with regional personnel to ensure timely and accurate reporting of accounting records.
• Handle highly confidential information and material.
• Participate in accounting system upgrades and/or initiatives.

Other duties
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.
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field, or equivalent experience.
• Must possess mathematical skills and ability to produce quality spreadsheets.
• Must have strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel and accounting software packages, MS Navision a plus.
• Must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills along with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledgeable in GAAP.
• Must be capable of interacting with all levels of personnel in the organization, as well as third parties.
• Self-starter who is willing to accept responsibility and ownership for their function within the Company.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and workload effectively, excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Strong leadership and people skills.
• Must possess valid driver's license and be eligible to drive a company vehicle according to Select's insurance guidelines.
• Sarbanes-Oxley experience a plus.

Attributes

• A - Accountability: Take ownership of actions and outcomes.
• C - Continuous Improvement: Embrace the necessity for change and commitment to continual growth and progress.
• T - Teamwork: Encourage and support a collaborative, safe, and engaged work environment.

Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Top Tier Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays
• Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan

Physical Demands and Exposures

• This position works inside a climate-controlled environment. The Company will supply adequate training and equipment to perform the functions of the job.
• Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm.
• Involves sitting at a desk for extended periods of time.
• Needs high degree of concentration in a busy area.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement
Select is an equal opportunity employer. It is Select's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.
Clean Air Act
Select requires all employees whose jobs may involve environmental compliance to understand and comply with the U.S. Environmental Protections Agency's Clean Air Act that regulates air emissions from stationary and mobile sources. A copy of the Clean Air Act can be provided to you upon request from Human Resources.
Select Energy Services participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Select is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Select only uses E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.