Accountant Sr at Sedgwick Group in Memphis, TN

Accountant Sr Location: Memphis, TN By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Accountant Sr PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:  To perform a variety of accounting and financial reporting responsibilities, including consolidation of the company’s global ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE Coordinates and completes monthly close responsibilities ensuring accurate and timely completion of assigned tasks. Prepares both standard and adhoc entries to the general ledger system. Reviews general ledger system entries from accounting staff and offshore teams to ensure accuracy. Prepares and reviews monthly balance sheet reconciliations and researches issues as necessary. Assists in establishment and maintenance of appropriate accounting documentation, systems, and internal controls, processes, and data. Provides research on new and existing accounting and financial reporting issues. Monitors and maintains compliance with company policies, procedures and internal controls. Assists with external audits. Works closely with other departments as needed to complete special projects as needed. Communicates issues and other applicable information to management. QUALIFICATIONS BS/BA degree or equivalent with major in accounting required. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred. Four (4) years accounting and financial reporting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. WORK ENVIRONMENT When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. Mental:  Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines Physical:  Computer keyboarding, travel as required Auditory/Visual:  Hearing, vision and talking NOTE:  Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position. The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description.  They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances.  Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.