Technical Accounting Assistant Manager

Technical Accounting Assistant Manager with a national leader in transportation.
 

Summary

The Technical Accounting Assistant Manager performs analysis, recording, reporting, and reconciliation of legal claims, stock-based compensation plans, incentive compensation plans, and various company liabilities.

Responsibilities

• Trains, develops, and supervises Senior Accountant Accounting research
• Prepares routine and non-routine journal entries for compensation plans as well as legal and other claims
• Responsible for reviewing and reconciling account balances monthly
• Prepares, drafts, and reviews footnotes and disclosures for quarterly SEC and other regulatory filings
• Aids in preparing numerous schedules vital to internal and external monthly reporting functions
• Prepares, reviews, and assists with the filing of annual employee benefit plan financial statements for the company 401k, pension, and health and welfare plans
• Analyzes and reviews ongoing accounting estimates, including around employee benefit costs, loss claims, and life insurance investments
• Interfaces with internal and external auditors to respond to requests during quarterly reviews and year-end audits
• Assists with other departmental tasks as needed

Requirements

• Required Level:  Bachelor's degree (BS)
• Preferred Majors: Accounting
• Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Minimum Level: 3-5 years
• Preferred Level: 4-7 years
• Experience accounting for 401(k), Pension, Health and Welfare or other employee benefit plans
• Experience with stock-based compensation accounting
• Experience preparing and posting journal entries
• Experience with SAP ECC and/or SAP S4