Senior Accountant: US GAAP, Consolidations & Audits

American Financial Group; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 63,500 - 81,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K Plan

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Identity Theft & Legal

Job summary

Windstream is seeking a finance professional to support external reporting and consolidation activities in a detail-oriented role. You will prepare journal entries, reconcile hedging and equity-related accounts, and assist in monthly and quarterly closing processes.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Tax, auditors, and subsidiaries to ensure accurate financial data and compliant reporting. A CPA is a plus; strong Excel and JD Edwards skills are required.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting theory.
• Intermediate knowledge of US GAAP with ability to research and resolve accounting issues.
• Strong analytical and auditing skills to reconcile account balances.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an internal customer service focus.
• Excel and JD Edwards experience.
• MS Office including PowerPoint/Word is a plus.
• Proactive and independent work style.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with auditors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and reconcile quarterly hedging activity (interest rate swaps).
• Prepare monthly expense grids for corporate real estate and cost initiatives; report variances.
• Allocate corporate expenses to operating companies; support tax and regulatory reporting.
• Prepare monthly activity for equity-based compensation and intangible assets; consolidate statements.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for External Reporting; assist with internal controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Deadlines oriented

Independent

Audit

Education

CPA encouraged (optional)

Tools

Excel

JD Edwards

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Windstream is seeking a finance professional to support external reporting and consolidation activities in a detail-oriented role. You will prepare journal entries, reconcile hedging and equity-related accounts, and assist in monthly and quarterly closing processes.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Tax, auditors, and subsidiaries to ensure accurate financial data and compliant reporting. A CPA is a plus; strong Excel and JD Edwards skills are required.