Accounting Research & Policy Manager
Company: Strategic Staffing Solutions
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Accounting Research & Policy Manager Direct hire role Location:
St Louis, MO Pay rate: 80K+ Job Description:
* The Accounting Research & Policy Manager is responsible for
determining the appropriate accounting treatment for significant,
unusual, or complex transactions, leading the implementation of new
accounting guidance, and establishing and maintaining accounting
policy documentation.* The Accounting Research & Policy Manager is
responsible for summarizing technical accounting topics for senior
level accounting leadership, including the SVP/Chief Accounting
Officer and VP/Controller, as well as various senior business and
finance leaders from across the company.
Key responsibilities include:
* Ensure accuracy of accounting and reporting by developing
position papers documenting the accounting implications of
significant, unusual, or complex transactions.* Draft, review, and
maintain accounting policy documentation explaining accounting
policy elections and judgmental accounting positions.* Review draft
contracts and tariff filings to identify potential accounting
issues and provide suggestions for improving business outcomes.*
Provide accounting research and guidance as needed in response to
requests from functional accounting areas and operational
personnel.* Help to determine the reporting impact of accounting
and financial changes and direct steps necessary to correct or
reflect adjustments to ensure accurate reporting.* Convey complex
technical matters in a clear and concise manner, adapted to the
needs of technical and non-technical clients.* Monitor the
activities of accounting standard setting agencies and lead the
implementation of new accounting guidance.* Prepare and review
select elements of the financial statements, footnotes, or
regulatory filings.* Interact with external auditors during
year-end audits, quarterly reviews, and technical accounting
research.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, or
a related field from an accredited university required.* CPA
required. Five or more years of relevant professional experience
(e.g., accounting, auditing, or financial reporting) required.*
Previous experience working in/with a U.S. public company strongly
preferred. SEC or FERC reporting experience preferred.* Big 4
experience in audit or accounting advisory preferred.* Utility
industry accounting background with practical knowledge in the
application of ASC 980 preferred.
In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate
will also demonstrate:
* Strong interpersonal skills; able to interact with all
organizational levels. Strong analytical and critical thinking
skills.* Excellent communication and presentation skills, both
verbal and written.* Experience developing efficient and effective
solutions to diverse and complex business problems.* The ability to
set, measure and consistently achieve goals within established
timelines while balancing multiple priorities. Self-motivation and
the ability to work independently with limited
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Keywords: Strategic Staffing Solutions, St. Louis , Accounting Research & Policy Manager, Accounting, Auditing , Saint Louis, Missouri
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