Accounting Manager

[Spherion Staffing is interviewing Accounting candidates for an Accounting Manager role in Bismarck, ND. This position supports the companys accounting and financial reporting functions and initiatives; serves as a key technical resource on complex accounting requirements; leads efforts to assess communicate the impact of new accounting standards to management; advises the implementation of new accounting standards and updates to ensure the appropriate accounting treatment and policies are consistently applied in accordance with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

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[Responsibilities:

[-Support the business in determining the appropriate accounting treatment of material and complex transactions

[-Develop and update corporate accounting policies and procedures relating to a wide variety of accounting issues to ensure consistent application of accounting principles across the organization

[-Prepare technical accounting memorandums documenting conclusions of complex accounting issues and transactions with reference to appropriate accounting literature

[-Interact with external auditors and business management to ensure appropriate accounting conclusions are reached

[-Monitor accounting standard development activity proactively and assess the impact of new developments in accounting standards on the company

[-Lead and advise on the implementation and reporting of the new accounting standards

[-Preparation and review of annual financial statements and footnotes to ensure compliance with relevant authoritative rules and regulations

[-Assess business control environment and recommend improvements to mitigate risk

[-Other duties as assigned[Requirements:

[-Bachelors degree in accounting or finance; or equivalent combination of education and direct work experience

[-Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience

[-Proficiency in financial accounting, cash management, corporate finance and accounting tax rules and laws

[-Understanding of US GAAP and related experience with technical accounting research and application

[-Ability to manage competing deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment

[-Ability to analyze, research, organize and interpret data

[-Skills with Microsoft Office Suite

[-Excellent written and verbal communication

[-High le

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