Jacobs Engineering is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to assume a key role in the Companyorporate Accounting Team. Responsibilities
Prepare schedules, monthly closing journal entries and account reconciliations
Review expenses to determine proper classification, timing and recognition
Create accounting schedules such as rent, depreciation/amortization, and other reports needed by Reporting team and FP&A
Analyze departmentsends as compared to Plan and Forecast and provide flux explanation
Drive process improvement and identify opportunities for cost savings
Participate in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures for global accounting activities and continuous improvement process including automation and acceleration
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 required
CPA or CPA candidate required
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 required
Exposure to consolidations, international accounting and reporting issues
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
