Partners Personnel is assisting our client located in north Jacksonville FL seeking Sr. Accountant/Financial Reporting candidates. This position will be a direct hire or permanent placement opportunity. Our client is the leader in natural resources management- known for its innovations, leadership and expertise in their field. The selected candidate will support the financial reporting process through accurate preparation of financial statements, earnings release materials, quarterly forecasts, and annual budget plan presentations. Research, collection and Analysis of financial data -ensuring all reporting follows GAAP and company's accounting policies. This is a hybrid schedule (3/2).

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of the annual report and quarterly Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings (including footnotes and management’s discussion and analysis).
• Preparation of internal business reports including quarterly forecasts and the annual budget and long-range plan to be presented to the Board of Directors.
• Assist in the annual financial statement audit and quarterly financial statement reviews by providing supporting documentation/explanations to the external audit team.
• Perform technical accounting research, inclusive of evaluating new GAAP or SEC reporting requirements. Compile research into summarized results for management to outline the impact to Rayonier.
• Prepare benefit plan financial statements, including the Form 11-K filings with the SEC.
• Assist with internal controls, including updates to process control narratives and annual walkthroughs with external auditors.
• Recommend and implement improvements to existing systems, work processes and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or higher
• CPA required
• Minimum of three years of progressive accounting work experience.
• Experience within a Big 4 accounting firm will be given strong preference
• Current understanding of U.S. GAAP (and its application), SEC rules and regulations, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines and turnaround requests in a high-pressure, time-constrained situation.
• A working knowledge of Excel, Word and basic general ledger skills are required.
• Must be a self-starter with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate with colleagues from various departments within the organization.

Our client is known for providing an outstanding work environment that is collaborative, inclusive and weighs heavily on the individual with unique talent and perspective. They offer professional growth and development opportunities and encourage participation. Even though they are a nationwide organization, they place heavy value on coworkers being known by name, given a voice, and recognized. You will be empowered to make a difference.

We are accepting resumes for review and consideration. Please submit directly to this email: [email protected]. Selected candidates will be contacted for further conversation. (Requests to have a phone conversation will not be available - Send resume to email first). This could be your next career step - APPLY TODAY!