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Staff Accountant
- ABM Industries (Sugar Land, TX)
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Overview
This position is responsible for performing accounting processes related to revenue accounting within the Enterprise Service Center (ESC). This position supports a team in their interactions with Accounting Managers and internal stakeholders; ensures that software and other tools are available and functional to efficiently and effectively process accounting tasks; ensures that process flows and accountabilities executed and followed to maintain strong internal controls and safeguard the assets of ABM Industries; manages the processing of revenue accounting records; ensures that appropriate accounting related training is completed within deadlines; ensures that appropriate benchmarks are monitored against processes and systems; and escalates process improvements supporting management efforts.
Job Responsibilities:
+ Review revenue dashboards to analyze month-over-month and against budget/forecast variances and collaborate with Operation/Field
+ Actively support Operations/Fields Managers with inquires dealing with new and current contracts and revenue accruals and providing relevant financial analysis
+ Process deferred and unbilled revenue for applicable contracts and revenue accruals
+ Analyze quarterly bad debt entries, investigating and resolving any errors or adjustments needed to accurately reflect the allowance of doubtful accounts
+ Responsible for the preparation of reconciliations for all revenue-related accounts, including accounts receivable (AR) and intercompany, as well as all other financial transaction and data processing and reports related to the preparation of the monthly financial statements
+ Support processes to prepare and maintain schedules and supporting documentation needed for management, internal and external reporting, external auditors, and SOX requirements
+ Work closely with the Accounting Organization leadership to see that Record-to-Report process flows and accountabilities are maintained and supported
+ Support month-end and year-end close efforts for Record-to-Report processes including performing accruals, reclasses and adjustments; ensure individual deadlines and deliverables are met accurately and timely
+ Work with the relevant teams to drive and manage process improvements, up and downstream, in the Record-to-Report processes
+ Engage in cross-training on departmental functions and work flexibly to assist other staff and/or fill in, as needed
+ Maintain systems, and policies and procedures, to ensure adherence to company guidelines and accounting standards
+ Maintain culture of service. This culture includes developing and maintaining relationships with the field operations teams, ESC teams, and stakeholders and partners in Source-to-Pay, FP&A, IT, HR, Internal Audit, and others. Ensure there is two-way communication and a feedback loop to optimize process outcomes
+ Support robust communication plans and maintain open lines of communication with counterparts, clients, and stakeholders, including routine insights on pre-planned cadences
+ Assist with quarter and year-end audit requests
Minimum Requirements:
+ Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline
+ 0-3 years of Record-to-Report and accounting experience, preferably with exposure to general accounting, within a Shared Services Environment
+ Experience with Oracle Cloud Finance (OCF) General Ledger (GL), OCF Portfolio Management (PPM); OCF Smart View; OCF Reports: Account Reconciliation System (ARCS); Enterprise Journals highly preferred
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; PowerBI experience highly preferred
+ Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Benefit Information:
ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2024 Employee Benefits | Staff & Management (https://www.abm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024-Recruitment-Staff-Mgmt-11.6.23.pdf)
REQNUMBER: 98277
ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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