Staff Accountant
Company: Populus Financial Group
Location: Irving
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
The safety and wellbeing of our customers and employees is our
top priority. Most of our Corporate office operates remotely as we
continue to closely monitor COVID-19 updates at the national and
local levels (some positions may operate on-site).Populus is an
amazing company where our employees stay because they love their
teams and the growth opportunities. Additionally, we offer a
competitive 401K match, a generous paid time off package, and
Health Benefits.Our mission is to provide a broad range of quality
financial products and services delivered with best-in-class
customer service. We work and lead with integrity, and we celebrate
employees who exemplify our values. Come join our team!The Staff
Accountant is responsible for helping to build and improve the
general ledger and financial reporting processes and transforming
the financial closing process to support a rapidly growing and
evolving business. This position is also responsible for driving
ongoing accounting and financial reporting, will perform various
ad-hoc analyses and projects which drive key strategic decisions.
Key areas of responsibility include accounts receivable,
intangibles, rent, fixed assets, goodwill, loans, accruals, sales
and use tax, bank reconciliations, and unclaimed property.Major
Responsibilities Update and maintain individual account
reconciliations and ensure that accounts tie to the general ledger,
that balances are justified, supported, reasonable and properly
classified/compliant with GAAP guidelines for financial
reporting.Build and maintain detailed and summarized P& L, Balance
Sheet, and Cash Flow statements and supporting schedules.Respond to
audit, tax, and compliance requests.Research and assist with the
build-out of the financial reporting software ERP.Ad-Hoc and
miscellaneous accounting/finance projects.Key Competencies Results
OrientedFocusedBalance attention to detail with swift
executionStrong communication and organization skillsAbility to
learn quickly in a fast-paced environmentTeam player with a
demonstrated ability to switch between tasks while maintaining
focusHunger and drive to learn complex topics and provide
meaningful business insightInquisitiveInternal/External
InteractionsFinance/Cash ManagementOperations TeamMinimum
Qualifications BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar
required (CPA preferred).Experience with Microsoft Office,
Financial Reporting, and General Ledger accounting software
preferred (JD Edwards, Hyperion Essbase, Blackline, Workiva, or
similar).Minimum 1-3 years in a General Ledger Accounting or
Financial Accounting role, preferably at a high-growth
multi-channel retailer, high transactional business, large
financial institution.Advanced level Excel skills including
experience using VLookups and pivot tables.Physical DemandsThe
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 major
responsibilities.While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk; use hands to
finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop or bend;
andtalk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up
to 50 lbs.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time
position, days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00
a.M. to 5:00 p.M. This position might require long hours and
weekend work.Work EnvironmentThe 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 some work
environments can be moderate.DisclaimerThe above information on
this description has been designed to indicate the general nature
and level of work performed by employees within this
classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted, as
a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities,
qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.EEO
StatementPopulus Financial Group provides an equal employment
opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to
all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,
hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,
transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Keywords: Populus Financial Group, Irving , Staff Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , Irving, Texas
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