As part of Corporate Accounting, this position will serve as an expert and project lead on various U.S. GAAP and SEC technical accounting issues by timely researching complex transactions and new accounting guidance independently, assessing implications, documenting conclusions, communicating with the impacted businesses and corporate departments, training, and managing an implementation plan.
This position is expected to routinely provide technical accounting guidance in various areas such as: contracts, revenue recognition, leases, derivatives, VIE assessments, impairment analysis, acquisitions, divestitures, and overall application of new and existing accounting standards. This position specifically works largely with leases; therefore, experience and deep understanding in this area is preferred. Further, this position is expected to develop other Technical Accounting and larger Corporate Accounting team members who assist with the completion of the technical accounting reviews.
The candidate must rely upon experience and judgment to plan and accomplish tasks/projects in a timely manner including the ability to work under tight deadlines and working proactively with external auditors to drive timely closure of technical accounting matters.
Building and maintaining effective working relationships with various levels in the organization and being a champion of mission core values and team behaviors as well as the RIGHT behaviors are critical to this role.
Location: This position will be based onsite at Corporate Headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas. Relocation assistance may be provided for those candidates that meet the Relocation policy guidelines. REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor's degree in an academic field directly related and essential to this job; Accounting or Finance degree preferred.
Experience: 7 plus years of related experience preferred specifically including Technical Accounting/writing accounting memos
Computer Skills: Requires advanced computer skills; must have working ability with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook and ability to perform technical research using various research tools; some working knowledge of SAP and Power BI preferred.
Communication Skills: Excellent written presentation and verbal communication skills.
Special Skills: Certified Public Accountant (preferred); Excellent technical accounting knowledge and ability to research complex GAAP accounting standards, document conclusions and communicate effectively across accounting and non-accounting stakeholders; Ability to simplify complex topics, both verbally and in written communications; Strong team-oriented skills as well as a high level of self-motivation in working independently; Ability to work with a diverse group of people across various levels functions and locations; Track record for exceeding multiple goals on various short term projects simultaneously.
Supervisory: Currently no direct reports but must work in a TEAM with a wide variety of groups to accomplish responsibilities.
Required Travel: 1 to 4 domestic trips a year.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Springdale, AR
Salary
$98,000–$192,000 Per Year
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Derivativesunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Exceeded Sales Goalunmatched
External Auditunmatched
Financeunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Outlookunmatched
Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Power BIunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Research Skillsunmatched
Revenue Recognitionunmatched
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI)unmatched
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)unmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Accountingunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Technical Researchunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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