Specialist, Accounting

Job Description

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for journal entries and assisting in support of the accounting and reporting for the ABS Corporate Division.

What You Will Do:

• Preparation of monthly recurring journal entries.
• Preparation of overhead allocations.
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis as required.
• Compilation of the monthly rolling forecast of profitability.
• Assist in the compilation of the annual corporate budget.
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis on an as-requested basis.
• Analysis of Corporate client receivables.
• All other applicable duties as assigned by the Senior Financial Corporate Analyst.
  
  

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Requires a minimum of five (5) years of previous accounting and financial experience.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the latest spreadsheet or word processing software.
• Knowledge of general ledger systems and subsystems.
• Good communication skills, as well as the ability to interact with others, and the ability to communicate directly with upper management.
• The ability to be proactive in preventing errors and detecting areas at risk, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of financial reporting systems.
• Ability to obtain familiarity with the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.
  
  

Reporting Relationships:

The incumbent reports directly to an accounting supervisor or manager. This position does not have any direct reports.

About Us

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We’re at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

Equal Opportunity

ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs