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Quanta Services Sr Accountant, Financial Reporting in Houston, Texas
Overview
SUMMARY
Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting ensures the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting on a monthly basis. This role directly collaborates with Operating Unit Controllers/CFO’s and Corporate team members to ensure accounting processes are functioning efficiently and accurately, and to investigate questions from executives concerning financial results.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Using Oracle Hyperion system reports and other financial information, performs review of various financial documents, reports, statements, and disclosures:
Monthly review of the financial statements for operating units;
Work-in-Process (WIP)/job review and analysis;
Actual vs. Forecast review of OpU’s reports;
Actual vs. Forecast review of different company segments reports;
Management Representation/Questionnaire Review;
Monthly Reporting Schedules.
Provides explanation of fluctuations.
Identifies risks, potential negative impact, communicates findings to company Management, operating unit personnel or controllers, operations personnel and assists with preparation of reports and resolutions.
Works closely with the operating units, other Accounting groups and company departments to help to resolve any accounting issues that may arise.
Serves as a main point of contact for the operating units’ Controllers.
Prepares quarterly and ad-hoc reports for executive management.
Provides support and assistance to the SEC financial reporting group in preparations of Company’s 10-Q, 10-K, earnings releases, Board of Director presentations, etc.
Provides support and assistance to the external auditors in connection with the audit of the company.
Assists with the preparation and review of statutory financial statements for certain international operating units as needed.
Continuously searches for ways to improve the reporting process at the corporate and operating unit levels.
Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 2-4 years of experience.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
2-4 years of experience in public accounting at Big 4 firm serving SEC registrants.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
CPA preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises others:No
Has hiring and terminating responsibilities:No
Number of employees report to this job:0 Subordinate Supervisory Employees, 0 Non-Supervisory Employees
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITY
Direct amount: $ 0
Indirect amount: $ 0
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Travels: Minimal, as needed
Percent of time: up to 10%
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
Communication Skills:Advanced level of knowledge required
Mathematical Skills:Intermediate level of knowledge required
Reasoning Skills/Abilities:Advanced level required
Computer Skills:
Advanced level of Excel and other MS Office applications
Oracle Hyperion (preferred)
COMPETENCIES
Problem Solving – Ability to identify problems and provide specific solutions that resolve the problem.
Organization – Ability to maintain accurate and detailed work product utilizing Microsoft Office tools.
Attention to Detail – Ability to produce high quality work with few or no errors, with attention to format, grammar and punctuation.
Business Leadership – Confidence, decisiveness and a willingness to engage others in achieving team goals.
Communication - Ability to communicate ideas and data in a persuasive and organized manner, including working with Director, Financial Reporting and team members to prepare presentations for executive audiences.
Time Management – Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines in a changing environment. Ability to be flexible, accommodating, and to deal with change effectively.
Customer Service Orientation – Ability to gain the trust of leaders at both the Corporate and Operating Unit levels by demonstrating command over your individual work product and an understanding of the business.
Analytical Skills – Ability to independently select/apply the right problem-solving method and analysis to address the business question at hand.
Teamwork – Ability to foster good working relationships and contribute in a team environment.
Entrepreneurial – Ability to consistently display “out of the box” thinking, seeking opportunities for effici
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Job LocationUS-TX-Houston
Requisition ID2020-2365