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Requirements found

Excel (nice) Inventory Compliance Sql (nice)

What this posting asks for

Level: Senior — The title says "Sr".

Main responsibilities

• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Support inventory, fixed assets, cost accounting, or other specialized areas as assigned
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual divisional balance sheet reconciliations
• Collaborate with accounting staff to foster a supportive work environment
• Work closely with stakeholders in Tax, FP&A, Financial Reporting, and other business units to build and implement solutions that ensure seamless operations
• Collaborate with auditors to provide accurate and timely submission of requested documentation
• Perform ad hoc duties and analysis as assigned by management
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, company policies, and internal controls
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices
• 4+ years of accounting experience

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Teamwork and collaboration Core
  In the posting: “The ideal candidate excels in a dynamic, high-growth environment, while contributing to process improvements and collaborating effectively with team members.” · “Collaborate with accounting staff to foster a supportive work environment” · “Work closely with stakeholders in Tax, FP&A, Financial Reporting, and other business units to build and implement solutions that ensure seamless operations”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “We are seeking detail-oriented, high-performing Accountants to join our Finance organization.” · “Deadline focused and loves being in the office working face-to-face with teams” · “Willingness to work long hours and weekend when needed to meet critical deadlines”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Data and analysis Core
  In the posting: “Accountants will play a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, variance analysis, reconciliations, and process …” · “Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis” · “Work closely with stakeholders in Tax, FP&A, Financial Reporting, and other business units to build and implement solutions that ensure seamless operations”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “We are seeking detail-oriented, high-performing Accountants to join our Finance organization.” · “Accountants will play a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, variance analysis, reconciliations, and process …” · “Collaborate with auditors to provide accurate and timely submission of requested documentation”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “Proficient computer skills, particularly with Excel” · “Familiarity with SQL”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Communication Core
  In the posting: “Collaborate with auditors to provide accurate and timely submission of requested documentation” · “Excellent technical, analytical, and communication skills, both written and verbal”
  Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
• Stakeholder management Core
  In the posting: “Work closely with stakeholders in Tax, FP&A, Financial Reporting, and other business units to build and implement solutions that ensure seamless operations” · “employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, ge…”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
• Adaptability and learning Supporting
  In the posting: ““Run it like you own it” mentality with the ability to thrive in a high paced, ever-changing environment”
  Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.

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