Accounting Research & Policy Manager

Company: Strategic Staffing Solutions
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 28, 2023

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 supervisionPDN-993554b3-1709-420c-899e-69b9a38bc97a

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