Overview: The Accountant 2 will focus on financial reporting, integrity and operational controls. The professional accounting work will consist of assisting in the month end and year end closing process, reconciliations, journal entries, account analysis, running depreciation calculations, consolidation for financial data to present to upper management and performs related duties as required. Major Position Responsibilities: Assists with month end and year end closing process, preparation of the financial statements and journal entriesReconciles various balance sheet accounts to ensure their accuracyReviews and compiles composite reports from individual financial reports, queries and worksheets required by managementConsolidates data from locations for various monthly and quarterly reviewsIdentifies and resolves problems and inconsistencies, determining appropriate corrective proceduresRuns monthly depreciation and associated reports in the Fixed Assets System, (SAGE software)Assists with maintaining compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, US GAAP, CAS, FAR and internal policies and proceduresAssists in preparation of annual budget, tax requests and governmental accounting report Basic Qualifications: Required education ? Bachelor's DegreeDegree Preferred education Bachelor's Degree Discipline/Major Finance, Accounting, or Business AdministrationAdditional certifications Years and area of experience (required for the role) 2-4 yearsKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Must be able to present financial information to all levels of management when required Critical Professional related Technical Skills; Computer Skills Must possess strong MS Excel and oral/written communication skills