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Principal Accountant
Location
United States
Posted
85 days ago
Salary
$84K - $141.8K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Principal Accountant
VSP Vision Care
• Leads and coordinates financial processes, providing direction, oversight, and review of financial transactions • Performs professional accounting work, including the preparation of financial statements • Analyzes and recommends solutions on complex accounting issues • Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual comprehensive financial reporting packages • Interacts with Sr. Management on financial matters • Ensures financial reporting is in accordance with professional standards • Evaluates accounting processes and identifies solutions to ensure compliance • Provides technical guidance and training opportunities to junior staff • Develops financial reports and metrics to present to management
Job Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, or Business or related field, or equivalent experience
- Six years of accounting-related experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in spreadsheet applications and accounting systems
- Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and work under strict deadlines
- Strong business aptitude, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of financial and operational planning processes and best practices
- Clean credit history as reported by credit report
Benefits
- Bonuses and commissions
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
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