Potlatch
FINANCIAL REPORTING ACCOUNTANT - SPOKANE, WA
Potlatch, Spokane, Washington, United States, 99254
The Financial Reporting Accountant, under the direction of the Financial Reporting Manager, will support accurate and timely reporting of the company’s financial information in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This role assists in preparing the monthly and quarterly consolidation, internal management reports, external financial statements with regulatory bodies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Department of Labor (DOL), the quarterly earnings release, and other investor relations materials. Additionally, this role will assist various general ledger support and maintenance activities, monthly close activities, participate in more complex accounting transactions and projects, including researching and documenting technical accounting matters, identify best practices in implementing new accounting standards, and internal controls documentation and compliance.
The salary range for this position is $62,566.60 - $104,277.67.
This position is bonus eligible, with a target value of 10% of salary.
Reporting:
Assist in preparing internal financial statements and other reports used in managing the business.Assist in preparing the quarterly earnings release, supplemental investor slides, external financial statements, footnotes, other financial information, supporting reports and checklists for the Form 10-Q and 10-K filings.Assist with reviewing iXBRL tagging in the 10-Qs and 10-K.Assist, where necessary, in other filings with the SEC.Assist in process improvements that facilitate better controls and review of financial data.Provide monthly financial information to Tax department to properly determine monthly tax provision.Assist with preparation of annual 401(k) and pension plan financials statements.Assist with accounting research, implementation of new accounting and reporting standards (including the impact of ESG and other pending or future SEC reporting requirements).Preparation of technical memos and supporting the organization in accounting for unusual transactions and/or implementing new standards, where appropriate.General Ledger:
Prepare selected monthly journal entries, where appropriate.Maintain and reconcile selected balance sheet accounts, where appropriate.Assist with the monthly consolidation process.Internal Controls and Audit Procedures:
Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.Coordinate changes for internal control documentation, assist with annual SOC-1 reviews, and review newly implemented business controls.Be a liaison between the accounting team and the internal and external auditors.Provide information as requested by the internal and external auditors.Monitor and track request lists by the internal and external auditors.Accounting Systems and Other Duties:
Support maintenance of accounting and reporting systems, including the general ledger, account classification, and maintenance of key reports to ensure accuracy of financial information.Assist in accounting system upgrades and interfaces.Grow knowledge, under management’s guidance, in accounting and reporting areas such as pensions, derivative transactions, equity compensation, EPS, merger and acquisition accounting including associated valuation and reporting procedures, and areas that may arise.Other duties as assigned.Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in accounting from a four-year college or university.Working knowledge of the consolidation accounting process is preferred.Minimum of 2 years audit experience with a national/large regional accounting firm or 4 years’ of corporate accounting experience.Experience in the application of U.S. GAAP and assisting with drafting, auditing, or reviewing financial statement and disclosures for SEC filings.Experience with an enterprise accounting systems and report writing tools are a plus.Strong accounting and analytical skills and a solid understanding of internal controls.Ability to operate both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced multiple deadlines driven environment, collaborate effectively with individuals across the organization, manage competing priorities, and a keen attention to detail and self-review.CPA licensed or in the process of obtaining a CPA license or comparable credential is preferred.Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint are required.Written and verbal communication skills including experience in drafting technical accounting analysis and memos.Flexible office work environment.Ability to work in a hybrid remote/in-person team environment.Typically, less than two weeks of travel each year is expected.Lifting items weighing less than 20 pounds.Bending for filing documents.Ability to read and interpret written documentation.Some mental/visual/physical fatigue from computer terminal use, reading technical accounting literature and financial statements.
We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life and disability insurance, paid time off and additional voluntary benefits.
PotlatchDeltic is an EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled Employer.
The salary range for this position is $62,566.60 - $104,277.67.
This position is bonus eligible, with a target value of 10% of salary.
Reporting:
Assist in preparing internal financial statements and other reports used in managing the business.Assist in preparing the quarterly earnings release, supplemental investor slides, external financial statements, footnotes, other financial information, supporting reports and checklists for the Form 10-Q and 10-K filings.Assist with reviewing iXBRL tagging in the 10-Qs and 10-K.Assist, where necessary, in other filings with the SEC.Assist in process improvements that facilitate better controls and review of financial data.Provide monthly financial information to Tax department to properly determine monthly tax provision.Assist with preparation of annual 401(k) and pension plan financials statements.Assist with accounting research, implementation of new accounting and reporting standards (including the impact of ESG and other pending or future SEC reporting requirements).Preparation of technical memos and supporting the organization in accounting for unusual transactions and/or implementing new standards, where appropriate.General Ledger:
Prepare selected monthly journal entries, where appropriate.Maintain and reconcile selected balance sheet accounts, where appropriate.Assist with the monthly consolidation process.Internal Controls and Audit Procedures:
Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.Coordinate changes for internal control documentation, assist with annual SOC-1 reviews, and review newly implemented business controls.Be a liaison between the accounting team and the internal and external auditors.Provide information as requested by the internal and external auditors.Monitor and track request lists by the internal and external auditors.Accounting Systems and Other Duties:
Support maintenance of accounting and reporting systems, including the general ledger, account classification, and maintenance of key reports to ensure accuracy of financial information.Assist in accounting system upgrades and interfaces.Grow knowledge, under management’s guidance, in accounting and reporting areas such as pensions, derivative transactions, equity compensation, EPS, merger and acquisition accounting including associated valuation and reporting procedures, and areas that may arise.Other duties as assigned.Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in accounting from a four-year college or university.Working knowledge of the consolidation accounting process is preferred.Minimum of 2 years audit experience with a national/large regional accounting firm or 4 years’ of corporate accounting experience.Experience in the application of U.S. GAAP and assisting with drafting, auditing, or reviewing financial statement and disclosures for SEC filings.Experience with an enterprise accounting systems and report writing tools are a plus.Strong accounting and analytical skills and a solid understanding of internal controls.Ability to operate both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced multiple deadlines driven environment, collaborate effectively with individuals across the organization, manage competing priorities, and a keen attention to detail and self-review.CPA licensed or in the process of obtaining a CPA license or comparable credential is preferred.Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint are required.Written and verbal communication skills including experience in drafting technical accounting analysis and memos.Flexible office work environment.Ability to work in a hybrid remote/in-person team environment.Typically, less than two weeks of travel each year is expected.Lifting items weighing less than 20 pounds.Bending for filing documents.Ability to read and interpret written documentation.Some mental/visual/physical fatigue from computer terminal use, reading technical accounting literature and financial statements.
We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life and disability insurance, paid time off and additional voluntary benefits.
PotlatchDeltic is an EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled Employer.