Senior Accountant

Company: Advance America
Location: Spartanburg
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Address : 135 N Church Street , Spartanburg , South Carolina , United States - 29306 Since 1997, Advance America has helped millions of hardworking people with a variety of personalized financial solutions. We are a nationally recognized, fully licensed financial services company with over 1,900 locations and online lending services. We are currently seeking highly-skilled, career-oriented individuals ready to be part of a growing company! We offer: Competitive Wages Uncapped Bonus Potential Life/Health Benefits 401(k) Savings Plan Educational Assistance Paid Vacation/Holidays Great Schedules Comprehensive Training To learn more about Advance America visit Advance America Website This position reports to Assistant Controller and, is responsible for supporting the Controller and department in internal and external financial reporting to include, but not limited to, balance sheets, income statements, cash flows, and various individual account analyses. This position requires flexibility and willingness to work as a team in order to complete all applicable tasks as well as the completion of other duties as assigned. Support the department in the completion of all tasks through effective teamwork: Promote a team environment and meet departmental goals. Instruct and train staff accountants to new hires on policies and procedures. Assist with other special projects as assigned. Adhere to all points of the creed. Influence and further the understanding of Company finances and accounting processes: Provide information to management to assist in decision-making. Communicate necessary informational policies and procedures with other departments and branch operations to ensure the accuracy of financial statements. Drive and manage all accounting processes to completion within the allocated timeline: Assist with monthly close through completion of financial statements. Assist with a timely review of balance sheet and income statement accounts and analysis. Perform revenue analysis to journalize appropriate revenue recognition. Perform loan analysis for loan allowance calculation. Assist in drafting financial statement footnote disclosure Facilitate timely processing of all general ledger transactions and subsidiary ledger adjustments. Assist with audits as needed. Maintain the effectiveness of the department and recommend process improvements where needed: Communicate issues, status, and accomplishments to Assistant Controller regarding areas of responsibility in a timely manner. Assist in implementing and monitoring policies and procedures necessary to support and provide accurate and timely reporting. Utilize independent judgment to recommend and initiate process improvements. Maintain appropriate record retention. Accountability Understand, adhere to and enforce all corporate policies including, but not limited to, Advance America's Creed, Code of Ethics and Information Security Policies. Equivalent Education Level Required: BA in Accounting or other business-related BA/BS degree. Experience Required: Four - six years of relevant accounting experience required with GAAP accounting experience and/or Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred. Knowledge Required: Excellent written and verbal communication skills as would be needed to communicate in person, by phone, and through email; adaptability and flexibility to changing environment; and comfortable working in a dynamic, high volume, fast-paced environment. Ability to read, write, evaluate, and apply information. Ability to interact professionally and exhibit appropriate social skills. Ability to understand and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and laws governing our industry/business and products. Ability to develop and maintain business relationships. Solid understanding of accounting principles, excellent computer skills, excellent analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines, and the ability to work with minimal supervision required. Physical Requirements: Sitting for long periods of time; standing occasionally; walking; bending; squatting; kneeling; pushing/pulling; reaching; twisting; frequent lifting of less than 10 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.; typing; data entry; grasping; transferring items between hands and/or to another person or receptacle; use of office equipment to include computers; ability to travel to, be physically present at, and complete the physical requirements of the position at any assigned location. Attire: Business Casual Other: Must be eligible to work in the USA and able to pass a background check All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Requisition ID: 1861PandoLogic. Keywords: Senior Accountant, Location: Spartanburg, SC - 29305

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