SAE International

Lead Accounting Specialist

SAE International

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Warrendale • Pennsylvania • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Full cycle general ledger accounting which could include producing monthly financial statements and other value added reports
  • Foreign currency translations
  • Independently auditing, analyzing, and reconciling asset and liability accounts on a monthly basis
  • Providing support to external auditors for completion of year-end audits
  • Serving as a business partner/liaison with business unit and program leads for budgeting, forecasting, and planning by providing business analysis to enable management to make appropriate financial decisions that directly affect net income from operations
  • Managing a wide variety of projects and technical accounting issues and processes (e.g. product profitability analysis, investment accounting, tax filings, etc.) as assigned
  • Preparation of financial presentations and related analysis including but not limited to: Executive team, Finance Committee, Board of Directors, and various others as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field
  • 4+ years of experience in accounting or related financial operations
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure of deadlines
  • Full understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
  • Ability to constructively communicate with staff at all levels within an organization to resolve issues and to obtain information to complete projects and tasks (excellent communication, customer, and relationship skills)
  • Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • CPA or public accounting experience (preferred)
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (preferred)
  • Proficiency in PowerBI and Netsuite (preferred)
Benefits
  • Standard office environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
general ledger accountingfinancial statementsforeign currency translationsauditinganalyzingreconciling accountsbudgetingforecastingfinancial analysisinvestment accounting
Soft Skills
independent workdeadline managementcommunication skillscustomer relationship skillsinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingbusiness analysisproject managementcollaborationpresentation skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeCPA