job description

Accountant III 4 Month Contract, Potential to Extend or Convert Mountain View, CA Duties

Gather, prepare, test, and maintain adequate documentation to support monthly accruals through the Service PO Accrual Process (SPOA)
Apply judgment and correctly interpret GAAP accounting requirements to ensure accounting entries are properly recorded, substantiated, and communicated
Partner and communicate with Requestor and Financial Analyst communities to effectively prepare monthly accruals
Assist SPOA database manager with preparation and analyses of monthly accrual data. Identify and communicate Procurement and Accounts Payable processing errors for correction
Participate in cross training and coverage of other Corporate Accounting areas of responsibility
Maintain flexibility to assist in other areas during periods of peak activity
Continually assess and design desk procedures and process flows
Ensure that these work flows are designed to maximize internal controls and efficiency

Skills

Minimum 3-4 years’ relevant experience in accounting, purchasing, and/or accounts payable
Understanding of concepts of accrual accounting
Strong experience with automated accounts payable and purchasing systems
Oracle experience a plus
Strong experience with Excel and Word
Excellent analytical skills
Strong organization, time management, and task prioritization skills
Ability to work independently and resolve problems
Strong customer service/support skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and shift priorities during a compressed time-frame
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization
Software/App: Excel is Mandatory (Oracle plus)