Phoenix American Incorporated

Since 1972 Phoenix American has focused on serving the needs of the financial services industry. Gus Constantin, President and Chief Executive Officer, founded Phoenix Leasing in 1972 and Phoenix American in 1981. From the company’s origins several businesses were established including: Phoenix Leasing Incorporated, Phoenix Leasing Portfolio Services, Inc., Phoenix American Financial Services, Inc., Phoenix American SalesFocus Solutions, Inc. and Phoenix Cable Incorporated. Today Phoenix American provides a broad range of business services including: software sales; application hosting; lease portfolio management services; accounting, tax and financial outsourcing services; and ownership and operation of cable television systems.

Job Summary:

Lead periodic projects and several monthly processes, including client bank reconciliations. Responsible for preparation and review of general ledger entries, quarterly cost allocations, financial reports, and quarterly work papers of multiple entities. Report directly to Controller.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts to properly document business transactions, including foreign currency translation entries.

· Perform, review, and report on numerous high-volume, complex bank account reconciliations
· Analyze accrual accounts and make adjusting entries.
· Maintain depreciation, amortization and other accounting schedules as necessary.
· Analyze financial information detailing balance sheet and income statement accounts, and draft consolidation financial statements and footnotes, to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial positions.

· Preparation of financial statements and operational reports.
· Review and assist as needed with preparation of monthly billing to approximately 85 clients, daily recording of cash receipts, daily reporting of aging.

· Interact with internal departments, clients, and external service providers.

· Peer review of work performed by other accountants in the group for accuracy and completeness.

· Document and update process flows and procedures as needed.

Requirements:
· BS in Accounting plus minimum of 7 years experience in general ledger accounting positions

· Good working knowledge of GAAP.

· Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

· Prior experience with Oracle, SAP, or other enterprise accounting software preferred.

· Must have good communication and organizational skills.

· Must have excellent analytical skills and be detail-oriented.

· Ability to meet strict deadlines and work independently.

Candidate Profile:
· Seeks to enhance knowledge and skills.

· Adapts to new situations and changing work responsibilities.

· Places emphasis on getting results.

· Functions as an effective team member.

· Interacts and cooperates to assist others.

· Addresses issues and makes suitable suggestions.

Must be able to work on location in San Rafael, CA.  This is a non-sponsored position.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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