Jacobs Engineering is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to assume a key role in the Companyorporate Accounting Team. Responsibilities
Record and reconcile the Companyquity compensation plans and associated intercompany transactions
Preparation of Companyquity compensation plans sections of the quarterly SEC Forms 10-Q and 8-K (earnings release) and annual Form 10-K in accordance with US GAAP and SEC requirements
Review financial disclosures in the annual report, proxy and other related filings
Calculate the Companyonus plans and other employer incentive plans
Prepare monthly closing journal entries and account reconciliations
Knowledge of ASC 718, Stock-based compensation
Drive process improvement and identify opportunities for cost savings
Participate in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures for compensation activities and continuous improvement process including automation and acceleration
Participate in cross functional projects and assist other functions with financial reporting and disclosure matters
Prepares ad hoc reports and analyses, as requested
All duties performed are in compliance with GAAP, Company policies and procedures, SEC reporting requirements, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements
Responsible for reading, understanding, and following the applicable process narratives pertaining to Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements
Provide support as needed to external auditors
Qualifications
A Bacheloregree in Accounting, Finance or related field
CPA or CPA candidate
At least 3+ years of relevant experience in a public accounting firm or publicly traded company
Strong excel user, including pivot tables and vlookups for large volume of data
Experience with a large ERP system required, Oracle preferred
Experience with Hyperion Financial Management
Exposure to consolidations, international accounting and reporting issues relating to stock comp
Ability to collaborate with others
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and external auditors
Ability to work in a fast, dynamic environment, and prioritize competing priorities
Technical knowledge and understanding of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and controls
Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and process improvement skills
