Manage the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparation

Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes.

Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices

Participate in strategic financial projects including upgrades/phase-two implementation of ERP software

Ensure compliance with internal control policies in a SOX environment

Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance

Interacts at all levels and with budget owners or other stakeholders to produce timely, efficient and accurate month-end close and all internal management and financial reporting through annual report

Prepare detailed journal entries and account analyses