Strong GAAP Accountants Needed

Growing company in the downtown area of Jacksonville is searching for a Senior Accountant with a thorough understanding of GAAP and is current on the latest FASB pronouncements. This person will be a significant part of the team and will work extensively with consolidated financial reporting, analysis, and developing a plan of action for becoming SOX compliant. The successful candidate will be expected to research industry related FASB pronouncements to insure compliance as well as preparing and presenting the financial position of the company to the executive management team and board of directors. Other responsibilities include: Identify, evaluate and make recommendations with respect to financial statement disclosure that is consistent throughout all platforms for all filings. Perform financial statement quality control reviews of the annual and semi- annual shareholders' reports. Prepare monthly close activities, internal/external financial reporting and analysis for various business operations and acquisitions. Analyze and research financial data to ensure appropriate treatment and compliance with GAAP. Coordinate preparation of external audit schedules and assist internal and external auditors as needed. Prepare GAAP standalone and consolidated financial statements including eliminations in compliance with all applicable authoritative accounting guidance. Assist in development of sound internal control environment in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) EXPERIENCE:MBA or Business Degree in Accounting 5 or more years of relevant experience / Public Acctg exp. preferred CPA or CPA Candidate Accountants Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.