Accounting Senior Analyst/Analyst

Status: Exempt (Salaried)

Department: Finance/Accounting

Position Type: Hybrid (required to be in office 2-3 days per week)

Position Summary

The Accounting Senior Analyst/Analyst handles a variety of primary duties including: assisting in the preparation of both internal and external reporting documents, performing work on complex accounting projects, helping to implement revised accounting standards compliant with US GAAP, and helping to prepare public financial statements to be compliant with SEC reporting guidelines.  This role serves a critical function to the finance team as a subject matter expert and provides specialized knowledge of the reporting and compliance obligations affecting publicly traded companies. 

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and assist in gathering, analyzing and producing internal and external Plug Power financial reports in accordance with US GAAP and SEC guidelines.
• Lead and support the preparation of quarterly and annual reports filed with the SEC; including Form 10-Q, Form 10-K, including preparation of balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements.
• Take an active role in and lead some of the monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities.
• Responsible for global consolidation of multiple legal entities, including coordination with domestic and international subsidiaries.
• Responsible for preparation and review of financial statement footnotes, including the administration of footnote preparation.
• Assist in the preparation of manual journal entries and account reconciliations for certain corporate accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of certain financial reporting controls in accordance with SOX.
• Partner with external auditors and be available in support of audit requests as a subject matter expert related to Plug Power’s financial reporting.
• Maintain current knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting obligations; make recommendations for process changes as dictated by these obligations.
• Research new or complex accounting issues and provide guidance on applicability, disclosure and implementation by working with the Financial Reporting Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience
 

• BS in finance/accounting from accredited university; CPA license preferred.
• 2 to 5+ years of related work history.
• Public accounting work experience required; Big 4 Accounting Firm experience highly preferred.  
• Experience working in a publicly traded organization or as an audit partner to a publicly traded organization preferred. 
• Strong grasp of US GAAP and SEC reporting obligations for public companies.
• Demonstrated track record of implementing enhanced accounting standards and financial reporting systems.
• Computer and software systems skills as applicable to position including but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Auditboard, Blackline and Toppan Merrill Bridge
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Uncompromising dedication to quality.
• Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task effectively.
• Excellent follow-through.
• Must be driven and self-motivated.
• Teamwork oriented and focused.

• Exempt employees are expected to work as many hours as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities.  This may require they work more than eight hours a day and more than five days or 40 hours per week.  

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