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Description

This is a dynamic opportunity for a Senior Accountant to work with a U.S. Global Public Company with an exciting future. We offer a chance to join an energetic and creative management team who has a passion for their work and a vision for the future. This position is an integral part of Software Operations Group within Itron, Inc., with primary responsibility for facilitating and completing monthly close procedures and deliverables. The Senior Accountant will analyze and interpret accounting transactions, records and reports in accordance with GAAP including preparation and review of journal entries for month-end accruals, amortization and other accounting transactions. Responsible for balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of month-end supporting schedules. This position will assist in preparation of monthly financial statements and analyze and report on variances. Assist and support the budgeting process for Software Operations with emphasis on monthly and quarterly forecast cycles. Budgeting and forecasting of revenue, costs and operating expenses and help develop schedules, tools and databases to improve financial forecasting and increase efficiency. Maintain proactive working relationships within Software Operations Group and with cross-functional organizations on an ongoing basis. Participate in quarterly reviews and annual audit with internal and external auditors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and complete monthly close procedures within established close deadlines.
• Prepare, review and/or record month-end accruals, amortization and miscellaneous journal entries.
• Responsible for balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of month-end supporting schedules.
• Prepare financial statements and perform monthly, quarterly and year-end analytics against actual, forecast and budget.
• Help standardize analysis and reporting across groups.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting of revenue, costs and operating expenses.
• Support annual budget process as well as monthly and quarterly forecast cycles.
• Provide support to Software Operations Group for accounting and forecasting needs.
• Help develop tools to improve financial forecasting and increase efficiency.
• Assist with creation, automation and maintenance of forecasting databases.
• Maintain accounting records and reports on a timely, accurate, and consistent basis in accordance with GAAP, company policy and Close Calendar.
• Prepare and submit PBC's to Itron External Reporting for quarterly reviews and annual audit. Assist in quarterly reviews and annual audit with internal and external auditors.
• Assist with monthly Bookings, Backlog and Backlog Rollout for Software revenue.
• Assist in documentation and testing of SOX controls related to Software Operations Group.
• Identify and strategize the implementation of process improvements in current and future accounting systems.
• Maintain pro-active working relationships within Software Operations Group and with cross-functional organizations.
• Perform special projects as requested by Controller and Assistant Controller.

Specific Skills:

• Excellent communication, team player, and organizational skills.
• Highly detailed oriented and ability to meet assigned deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving and results.
• Experience with Oracle 11.i or Oracle R12 and Hyperion a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
• Willingness to take on additional projects and responsibilities as needed.
• Strong general accounting skills and passion for accounting.
• Integrity and self-confidence.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience:
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance required, emphasis in accounting highly preferred.
• Big 4 experience and/or public company experience in a software technology company is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in a public accounting firm or corporate financial analyst or accounting role required, 5+ years preferred.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
• CPA Preferred.
• Travel:
• 0% to 10%