Senior Accountant, Prepaid & Accruals
December 20, 2022
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance enterprise value in an increasingly complex legal, regulatory, and economic environment. With more than 6,300 employees in 28 countries, we work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate, and overcome complex business challenges in areas such as investigations, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, reputation management and restructuring. Our professionals are some of the most experienced leaders in their fields including: certified turnaround professionals, forensic accountants, corporate investigation specialists, intellectual property specialists, former political leaders, former chief executives, Nobel Laureate economists, banking and securities professionals, certified public accountants, e-discovery professionals, corporate, financial and crisis communications specialists, chartered financial analysts and industry experts. Since our founding in 1982, clients have turned to us for high-stakes issues that require specialized expertise. We are the company engaged to work behind the headlines on some of the biggest news stories of the last two decades including the Bernie Madoff investment securities scandal, the Stanford Financial Group investigation, the 2010 Gulf oil spill crisis, the Major League Baseball steroid investigation, and high-profile corporate restructurings including Lehman Brothers, General Motors, and CIT, just to name a few. If you are interested in becoming part of a fast-growing company and contributing to history-making engagements, read on.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
This position will support processes related to various expense accruals and prepaid activities for FTI Corporate and other business segments. The position will also support other Corporate and general ledger accounting function to ensure timely close of general ledger and compliance with US GAAP. This position will collaborate with various groups including regional finance teams, HR, ITG, Corporate FP&A and system support teams to ensure accurate reporting and consolidation of responsible activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
*Individuals seeking an exemption from this requirement for medical or religious reasons should complete a request for accommodation form and submit the form to your recruiter.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Our Benefits
Apart from the well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
About FTI Consulting
What makes us unique? With more than 6,250 employees located in offices in every corner of the globe, we are the firm our clients call when their most important issues are at stake. Regardless of what level you are, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from top experts in your field on high-profile engagements that impact history. Our culture is collaborative, and we value diversity, recognition, development and making a difference in our communities.
FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognized as a Best Firm to Work For by Consulting magazine and one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes . For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter ( @FTIConsulting ), Facebook and LinkedIn .
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
#Li-AF1
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance enterprise value in an increasingly complex legal, regulatory, and economic environment. With more than 6,300 employees in 28 countries, we work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate, and overcome complex business challenges in areas such as investigations, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, reputation management and restructuring. Our professionals are some of the most experienced leaders in their fields including: certified turnaround professionals, forensic accountants, corporate investigation specialists, intellectual property specialists, former political leaders, former chief executives, Nobel Laureate economists, banking and securities professionals, certified public accountants, e-discovery professionals, corporate, financial and crisis communications specialists, chartered financial analysts and industry experts. Since our founding in 1982, clients have turned to us for high-stakes issues that require specialized expertise. We are the company engaged to work behind the headlines on some of the biggest news stories of the last two decades including the Bernie Madoff investment securities scandal, the Stanford Financial Group investigation, the 2010 Gulf oil spill crisis, the Major League Baseball steroid investigation, and high-profile corporate restructurings including Lehman Brothers, General Motors, and CIT, just to name a few. If you are interested in becoming part of a fast-growing company and contributing to history-making engagements, read on.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
This position will support processes related to various expense accruals and prepaid activities for FTI Corporate and other business segments. The position will also support other Corporate and general ledger accounting function to ensure timely close of general ledger and compliance with US GAAP. This position will collaborate with various groups including regional finance teams, HR, ITG, Corporate FP&A and system support teams to ensure accurate reporting and consolidation of responsible activities.
- Maintain various prepaid expense schedules and record amortization entries.
- Review large volume of payment activities and invoices and communicate with business partners to understand the nature of expenses and determine proper accounting treatment in accordance with GAAP.
- Communicate with various business partners to identify and record accruals for outside services, legal fees, computers, employee relates and all other overhead costs.
- Support improvements/ new business procedures and controls for assigned processes.
- Participate in ERP user acceptance testing and any related ad hoc projects for ERP implementation.
- Analyze various types of expenses for fluctuations and in comparison, to Budget/ forecasts to identify further adjustments.
- Evaluate existing business procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of controls.
- Support internal and external audit over related business process cycles
- Assist with the preparation of quarterly SEC reporting requirements for relevant corporate accounting areas.
- Assist with Budget & Forecast, prepare data input templates and input budget/forecast data in TM1.
- Perform reconciliations and monthly fluctuation analysis on accrued liabilities, prepaids and other accounts as assigned.
- Other internal reporting requirements and Ad hoc projects related to General ledger and corporate accounting as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 3 years of finance and accounting experience required (Big 4 experience preferred). Corporate accounting experience in a publicly traded company preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited University.
- CPA/CPA Candidate preferred
- Travel required to FTI office(s).
- COVID Vaccine required*
*Individuals seeking an exemption from this requirement for medical or religious reasons should complete a request for accommodation form and submit the form to your recruiter.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (US GAAP).
- Ability to identify key accounting and controls risk areas and recommend/implement changes to mitigate accounting and control risks
- Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
- Highly detail-oriented with a critical degree of accuracy.
- Strong analytical skills and self-motivation to identify and resolve problems.
- Advanced knowledge of general ledger and other accounting/reporting systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Experience working in ERP environment preferred.
Our Benefits
Apart from the well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Competitive salary and bonus plans
- Generous paid holidays, time off and parental leave
- Full package of benefits plans
- Company matched 401K
- Annual paid volunteer hours
- Corporate matching for charitable donations
- Potential for flexible working arrangements
- Free snacks and drinks
- Upscale offices close to public transportation
- Pet insurance
About FTI Consulting
What makes us unique? With more than 6,250 employees located in offices in every corner of the globe, we are the firm our clients call when their most important issues are at stake. Regardless of what level you are, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from top experts in your field on high-profile engagements that impact history. Our culture is collaborative, and we value diversity, recognition, development and making a difference in our communities.
FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognized as a Best Firm to Work For by Consulting magazine and one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes . For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter ( @FTIConsulting ), Facebook and LinkedIn .
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
#Li-AF1