Accountant

Skill; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision plan

Dental plan

Paid sick leave

Retirement plans with match

Job summary

Aquent, partnering with a leading financial services client, seeks a meticulous accounting professional to maintain financial records for the parent company and international subsidiaries, ensuring accurate reporting and strong internal controls.

You will prepare journals, support audits, collaborate with business partners, and contribute to management reporting in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. CPA or public accounting exposure is a plus; W-2 employment only.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word with strong data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the financial accounting books and records for the parent company and foreign subsidiaries.
• Prepare and record monthly and quarterly journal entries.
• Produce accurate and timely management reporting.
• Collaborate with internal business partners to ensure accurate recording of transactions.
• Analyze general ledger and sub-ledger activity.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and prepare supporting documentation.
• Support annual external audits and regulatory inquiries.
• Develop and maintain process documentation.
• Execute internal controls to ensure a compliant environment.
• Assist with special projects.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Word

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Collaboration

Cross-functional relationships

Work in fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Enterprise reporting systems

Public accounting software

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a leading financial services organization dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions and fostering long-term client relationships. This organization prides itself on a robust financial infrastructure and a commitment to operational excellence, ensuring stability and growth in a dynamic global market.

Are you a meticulous and proactive accounting professional ready to make a significant impact? We are seeking a talented individual to join our client's dynamic accounting team. In this role, you will be instrumental in maintaining the integrity of financial records for both the parent company and its international subsidiaries, directly contributing to accurate financial reporting and strategic decision-making. Your expertise will ensure the seamless operation of critical financial processes and support the overall financial health of a globally recognized enterprise.

What You'll Do

• Maintain the financial accounting books and records for the parent company and various foreign subsidiaries.
• Prepare and record monthly and quarterly journal entries.
• Produce accurate and timely management reporting.
• Collaborate closely with internal business partners to ensure timely and accurate recording of business transactions and reconciliation of accounts.
• Analyze general ledger and sub-ledger account activity.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and prepare related documentation.
• Perform research to support business partner, auditor, and/or regulator inquiries.
• Prepare business unit level reporting packages for management review.
• Develop and maintain excellent process documentation.
• Support annual external audit and other regulatory requirements.
• Execute internal controls to ensure a compliant control environment.
• Assist with special projects.
• Stay current on firm-mandated training topics.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of related accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Efficient time management skills to ensure compliance with established deadlines.
• Ability to identify issues and proactively seek resolutions.
• Proactive, results-oriented operating style.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate views clearly and concisely.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build cross-organizational relationships.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment while balancing multiple priorities.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Some public accounting experience preferred.
• CPA certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with the capabilities of large-company enterprise reporting systems.
• Experience with large-scale enterprise financial systems.
• Public company experience.
• Financial services industry experience.

Please note: This position is available on a W-2 employment basis only and is not open to Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements. The client is also unable to provide employment-based visa sponsorship or transfers for this role.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.

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