Staff Accountant

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The Corporate Financial Reporting department is responsible for the consolidation, reporting, and analysis of Simon’s financial statements in support of the executive review of results, quarterly earnings reporting, preparation of SEC filings on Form 10-Q and 10-K, as well as participating in the development and reporting with respect to the annual budget and periodic forecasting.  

This department is responsible for the development of the company’s US GAAP accounting policies and positions as it pertains to ongoing transactions as well as new transactions, investments, and other activities.  

As the Company continues to expand its footprint within Simon’s “Live, Work, Play, Stay, Shop” ecosystem, the Corporate Financial Reporting department participates in investment oversight, recording, reporting, and other ad hoc analyses at the direction of executive leadership.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITES:

• Prepare monthly journal entries for various corporate accounts, including various accruals, account adjustments, and certain corporate cash receipts

• Prepare schedules for monthly executive reporting package, including analysis and variance explanations

• Assist in preparation of annual company budget and preparing budgets for various corporate entities

• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements used in the company’s press release, as well as the 10-Q and 10-K SEC filings

• Participate in compilation of 10-Q and 10-K SEC filings, including drafting and updating various sections of those filings

• Maintain proper documentation and support for internal and external auditors

• Ad hoc tasks as requested

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree, with a major or concentration in Accounting

• Preferable applicant should have 1-3 years professional working experience, with experience in public accounting or corporate financial reporting a plus

• CPA license preferred

• Ability to work in fast paced environment

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Strong interpersonal, analytical and communication skills

• Exceptional organizational skills

• Detail oriented