Accounting Principal Jobs

Job Title: Principal Accounting Advisor Company: IBM Location: Somers, IA Description: This position reports to the VP of Accounting Policy & Financial Reporting. Technical accounting resource for company's global business and finance communities to help the company make informed business decisions. Assist management in the analysis and structuring of transactions while transactions are still forming. Technical accounting resource for global accounting operations community. Responsible for defining and drafting corporate accounting policies, interpreting accounting issues and recommending positions/solutions. Provide "headlights" to company's global business, finance and accounting communities on new US GAAP, IFRS and SEC rules and requirements. Formulate responses to accounting rule-making bodies regarding proposed accounting and reporting rules. Develop new proactive accounting educational programs within the company. Prepare financial footnotes and other elements related to the company's SEC filings. Participate in various special projects regarding large complex, one-time transactions and other matters. Ideal candidate will possess: innovative mindset; analytical skills; interpersonal skills; ability to interact with senior executives; excellent verbal and written communication skills; impeccable integrity; and, ability to conduct research for accuracy and strategy.

Job Title: Principal Accounting Advisor Company: IBM Location: Somers, NY Description: Principal Accounting Advisor Job ID CHQ-0320711 Job type Full-time Regular Work country USA Posted 21-May-2010 Work city Somers Job area Finance & Accounting (non consulting) Travel No travel Job category Finance Business unit CFO Job role Accounting Analyst Job role skillset General Job description This position reports to the VP of Accounting Policy & Financial Reporting. Technical accounting resource for company's global business and finance communities to help the company make informed business decisions. Assist management in the analysis and structuring of transactions while transactions are still forming. Technical accounting resource for global accounting operations community. Responsible for defining and drafting corporate accounting policies, interpreting accounting issues and recommending positions/solutions. Provide "headlights" to company's global business, finance and accounting communities on new US GAAP, IFRS and SEC rules and requirements. Formulate responses to accounting rule-making bodies regarding proposed accounting and reporting rules. Develop new proactive accounting educational programs within the company. Prepare financial footnotes and other elements related to the company's SEC filings. Participate in various special projects regarding large complex, one-time transactions and other matters. Ideal candidate will possess: innovative mindset; analytical skills; interpersonal skills; ability to interact with senior executives; excellent verbal and written communication skills; impeccable integrity; and, ability to conduct research for accuracy and strategy. Required * Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance * At least 5 years experience in Public Accounting * Certified in Public Accountant (CPA) * English: Fluent Preferred * At least 4 years experience in Big 4 Public Accounting Firm IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Job Title: Principal Finance Specialist Company: Advanced Information Systems Location: Fairfax, VA Description: Job Description: 1. Final invoice preparation in accordance with the Ts&Cs of the contract and FAR/DFAR. 2. Perform final project research using the accounting systems, contracts and incurred costs submissions. 3. Understanding of the indirect rate application on raw cost. 4. Preparation of the final close-out package, including the FCCR, paid in full statements, LOE certs and all releases. 5. Maintain final invoice log to track workload, progress and metric report. 6. Work closely with contracts team to ensure accurate data submissions. 7. Collection calls on final invoices. 8. Adhoc reporting and support special projects as needed. N/A Job Requirements: A minimum of 6 years directly related experience with a Bachelors degree in a related discipline or equivalent professional work experience. Equivalent years of directly related experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements. Due to the nature of work performed in our facilities, U.S. Citizenship is required.