Accountant II Location: USA - Houston, TX Job Code: 2684 # of openings: 1 Description POSITION SUMMARY This position will assist the Accounting Department in financial analysis and creating timely and accurate financial statements. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS will include the following: Process month-end, quarter-end and year-end account analysis and preparation of related journal entries. Reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly basis. Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly and yearend financial reports to display operating performance. Support the daily cash transactions process from Treasury to Accounting. Support month end payroll process from Payroll to Accounting. Support the Accounts Receivable payment application process. Identify and document policies in key areas of responsibility. Exhibit friendly, positive and team-like behavior. Prepare periodically required Government Reports. Abide by Company policies and procedures. Other duties and special projects as assigned. POSITION SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bachelors degree in Accounting is required. Should have at least 2 years of work experience. Public accounting experience is strongly preferred. Must be capable of working in a team environment. Must be a detail oriented, self-starter and able to work with little supervision while maintaining goals/tasks. Must be able to operate a 10 key by touch and type 40+ WPM. Must have good PC skills to include all MS Office products with extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Must be knowledgeable of US GAAP. Must be proficient with data upload processes. Must have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with staff, management, customers and vendors. Must possess sound reasoning skills and have the ability to follow directions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, stoop, kneel, carry, push/pull and use repetitive wrist and hand movements. The employee may be required to lift and/or move objects of up to 25 pounds. Hearing, seeing ability of rapid mental coordination. It is required to be mentally alert for entire regular shift. WORK ENVIRONMENT This position will typically work in a climate controlled building in the corporate office of Parker Drilling. SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITIES Ensure that personal behaviors and work practices are in line with Company safety standards. Responsible for safety of self and others in the vicinity to include, but not limited to, employees, vendors and guests. Provide visible leadership engagement, be aware of housekeeping and take additional safety precautions to ensure no one is put at risk. Do not take short cuts or unnecessary risks and actively work with others to ensure they take due care and do not put themselves or others at risk. Ensure all incidents are reported and appropriately investigated in accordance with Company procedure. As needed, seek advice from HSE representative. Application instructions: If you are new to our site and would like to apply for a position, you can do so by clicking "Apply for this Position" . You will be prompted to choose a username and password with which to login when you return to PDCareers. If you are currently logged in and would like to apply for this position, click the "Add to My Jobs" button. If you have a profile and have not yet logged in and would like to apply for this position, please enter your email address and password below, then click the "Add to My Jobs" button.