Accountant II

 Summary of Position Role/Responsibilities

The Finance & Accounting Department supports the organization by maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with accounting close activities, and providing financial analysis to support business planning and decision-making.

The Accountant II is responsible for providing senior level financial support. This role will serve as a subject matter expert in a specialized area, which includes preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, and other accounting duties as assigned. The Accountant II solves complex accounting and finance problems and escalates concerns to senior leaders as needed.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Own assigned month-end and year-end close responsibilities.
• Prepare complex journal entries and accounting analyses.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve exceptions.
• Review and approve Staff level journal entries, reconciliations and reports, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for assigned accounts and close responsibilities.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests, including gathering support and preparing schedules.
• Support compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and standard accounting procedures.
• Assist with accounting process improvements and special projects as assigned.
• Serve as an accounting resource for employees and interprets accounting policies and regulations
• Keep up to date and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as policies, and procedures
• Able to pull and manipulate data for various ad hoc reports and other analysis as needed
• Prepare, review, and analyze a variety of reports, accounts, reconciliations, tables, or statements to and from internal departments, financial institutions, and external agencies
• Assist with reviewing budget-to-actual results and identifying significant variances.
• Review operating expenses for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate classification.
• Assist with forecast and budget preparation, including gathering data and updating supporting schedules.
• Prepare financial analyses, reports, and summaries to support management review and business decisions.
• Support ad hoc analysis and financial projects as assigned.
• Collaborate with finance, accounting, and operational team members to understand financial activity and business drivers.
• Assist with improving financial reporting, tracking, and analysis processes.

Marginal Functions of the Job

• Other duties as assigned

Normal Work Schedule

This is a full-time position. Standard business hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Additional time outside of these hours may be needed to complete the essential functions of the job.

Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 4 years required related experience in accounting and finance
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask multiple priorities simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Office, Adobe), HRIS systems, and other databases
• CPA preferred

Job Level Competencies 

• Technical Skills: Intermediate ability to perform technical skills required for job role. This may include use of specific technology, knowledge of job-specific tasks and concepts, etc. Intermediate ability to supervise project workflows for the team.  Advanced ability to handle routine tasks and non-routine tasks; and handle tasks with high level of complexity with limited guidance. 
• Communicates Effectively:Advanced ability to communicate and network with key contacts outside own area of expertise. Advanced skills in active listening and adjusting articulation and body language for presentations. Advanced ability to provide clear and concisely written, verbal and nonverbal communication. 
• Develops Self: Intermediate ability to understand and apply an advanced range of experience, professional concepts, and Company objectives. Intermediate ability to take a lead role in projects that require advanced professional skills. Intermediate ability to mentor others in the area of specialization. Intermediate ability to continuously refine and update skills to stay current and progress in the field. 
• Customer Focus & Teamwork: Intermediate ability to work independently to determine team and customer-centric methods for assignments.  Intermediate ability to drive collaborative efforts and navigate team dynamics. Intermediate ability to address escalated customer feedback or concerns. 
• Decision Making: Advanced ability to leverage various selection methods and techniques to drive optimal results within the department. Advanced ability to perform situational analysis and interpret risk data, including emotional intelligence and potential organizational impact. Advanced ability to think critically in solo or group settings and manage time effectively. Advanced ability to coach others on best practices. 
• Innovation:Advanced ability to develop ideas that establish new or improve business processes across a division or key functional area and increase productivity. Advanced ability to address complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors with an innovative approach. Advanced abilities in creativity, flexibility, continuous improvement, curiosity, experimentation, data analysis, entrepreneurship, collaboration, and strategic thinking. 
• Quality & Results Oriented: Intermediate ability to self-monitor and correct work. Produces optimal results that impact one or more teams, departments, or divisions. Intermediate ability to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in their work, and actively contributes to the development and improvement of processes and procedures. Intermediate ability to mentor colleagues on best practices for quality and results. 
• Resourceful & Tenacious: Advanced ability to use internal company policies and resources along with other external professional concepts to develop solutions to complex and critical issues. 

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Other Specific Requirements of Law 

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) certification and ability to obtain and maintain.

Other Characteristics of the Position  

Physical Demands:  

• Stationary desk work for extended periods at a time 
• Regularly required to communicate 
• Infrequent lifting of office supplies up to 20 lbs. 
• Vision abilities including close vision and ability to adjust focus 

Work Environment: 

• This job operates in a professional office environment.  
•  This role routinely operates standard office equipment.  

Statement of Responsibility for Confidential Data

• Has access to, and requires daily use of, confidential records.
• Required by federal law to maintain strict confidentiality of “Avant” employee information and maintain security of such information.
• Proprietary Information and Non-Conflict Agreement required.

Smoking/vaping and the use of tobacco products are prohibited on all Company premises, including indoor and outdoor areas, parking lots, and Company-owned vehicles. 

As part of our employment process, candidates who receive a conditional offer may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing.