Accountant

The Trust Accountant position is responsible for the analytical reporting of trust activity to the Associate Experience Center and Human Resource departments to be used to enhance decision making process and to improve system and departmental processes. Supports Trust reporting and payments by analyzing data and communicating with various parties to achieve high-quality results within established deadlines. This individual serves as a technical point-of-contact for assigned functional areas, and assists subject matter experts with ensuring data integrity, testing of system changes, report writing, analyzing data flows for process improvement opportunities. Supports departmental functions by handling accounting responsibilities to ensure compliance of governmental regulations and company policies and procedures.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Take the lead on projects requiring research, organization, communication, and problem resolution.
• Coordinating and ensuring all tasks are completed on time.
• Providing guidance to internal/external customers.
• Coordinate audits conducted by internal/external entities on accounting practices/processes, along with trust reporting of hours/contributions.
• Work with external agencies for proper payments and trust reporting.
• Accountable for maintaining department applications and systems functionality requiring a high level of decision making and technical abilities.
• Train and assist associates and clerks in specific accounting tasks and the use of systems.
• Support team members on all accounting issues.
• Look for areas of opportunity to create enhancements and efficiencies within existing systems and processes.
• Make recommendations for system and process improvements.
• Prepare periodic financial statements/reports for management.
• Analyze financial reports and review expense records using QMF, Access, Lawson DME, and Peoplesoft query tool.
• Handle conflict and issues while maintaining the self-esteem of others.
• Participate and support all departmental functions while continuing to motivate others.

Education Level: Bachelor's degree preferable in Accounting or Finance.

Experience Level: Four or more years accounting experience in a large organization with mainframe-based accounting systems. Three or more years payroll tax experience working with governmental agencies is desirable.

Skills and Experiences:
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of GAAP.
• Intermediate level PC skills with knowledge of Windows and Microsoft software applications.
• Peoplesoft experience is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of reporter writer systems and SQL helpful.
• Team Player.
• Analytical skills, independent decision maker.
• Superior customer service attitude and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of initiative, intensity, and accuracy.
• Honest and trustworthy, exhibiting sound business ethics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented with great organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to coordinate and direct workflow within the department.
• Ability to troubleshoot and provide solutions/recommendations to manager.

What are the top 3-5 responsibilities expected of this worker?
1. Monthly payments for Trusts (union benefits)
2. Updating rules & rates for Trust panels in payroll
3. Research differences from union
4. Help accounting clerks with issues

Education/Certifications: Bachelor's degree