Staff Accountant

Company: ADT
Location: Boca Raton
Posted on: August 27, 2020

Job Description:

Company Overview:
At ADT, weve been in the business of helping save lives for more than 145 years. As the number one smart home security provider serving residential and business customers, our people are our most important asset. Headquartered in Boca Raton, FL and at more than 200 locations across North America, our employees help empower our customers to live more secure and confident lives. Join our team and help us protect what matters most.

Summary
Responsible for assisting in the day-to-day maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and in preparing basic financial reports. Responsible for account reconciliations and documentation of source data (manual and systematic). Review, analyze and document job processes and account reconciliation processes done outside of the GL group. Assist general ledger department with process improvements and account reconciliation efficiencies. Familiar with Sarbanes Oxley requirements and assist in maintaining those controls. Interact with external and internal auditors on a regular basis. May include mentoring other staff accountants.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Reconcile low to moderately complex general ledger accounts monthly including research and resolution of discrepancies
• Reconcile sub-ledgers to GL as required.
• Maintain and enhance financial systems and reporting mechanisms
• Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Participate in month end, quarter end and year end closings.
• Communicate with team members from other functional areas as well as external sources
• Comply with internal controls and best practices, and assist in other accounting projects as requested.
• Provide information for auditors and other special projects.
  
  
  Education/Certification:
  
  
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  • Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or other business related field
    
    Experience:
    
    
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    • 1.5 to 5 years experience in accounting
    • Experience with ERP ledgers systems is preferred (Oracle, Baan, SAP, JDE)
      
      Skills:
      
      
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      • Must be organized and detail oriented, flexible, able to work independently, good oral and written communication skills.
      • Understands and is able to apply accounting concepts
      • Proficient in Excel
      • Comfortable with and able to utilize computer technology
      • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
      • Analytical thinking skills
      • Accountability & Drive for Results - Strong customer focus and collaborative skills
      • Change Agent Ability and readiness to embrace and successfully drive/implement change
      • Functional/technical skills- strong fundamentals in accounting and US GAAP
      • Team player; comfort in operating within a dynamic, complex organizational structure
        
        ADT LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce and do our best to foster a culture and environment where every employee feels valued. Our goal is to serve our customers and help save lives. We can achieve this goal when we have the best talent working in an environment where employees feel included and recognized. Visit us online at jobs.adt.com to learn more.
        

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