Senior Accountant - Government Accounting - (US-OH-Del Fair - 45238)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: L:69719454
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Business Unit: GE Infrastructure, Aviation Function: Finance Location: Cincinnati, OH Job #: 817636 Posted: Nov 11, 2008 Responsibilities GE looks for innovation everywhere. What do you see? Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with GE Aviation! The Senior Accountant demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives. Integrates and develops processes that meet business needs across the organization. Involved in long-term planning. This role contributes to the overall strategy and manages complex issues within functional areas area of expertise. * Define and implement accounting systems and procedures for GE, related affiliates, and associated companies that provide adequate information for control of the business and meet all standards for financial reporting, tax reporting, and corporate regulations. * Review new and proposed contracts to define appropriate accounting routines and procedures. * Provide advice and counsel in areas of finance and accounting. * Design, review, and modify accounting reports to ensure accurate communication of financial results to management / stakeholders. * Recommend changes in accounting / reporting requirements to ensure compliance. * Analyze the financial position of assigned entities and recommend adjustments in valuation when necessary. * Ensure accurate statement of financial results. * Provide effective leadership as assigned. * Perform account reconciliations. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. * At least 5 additional years of experience in a financial position. Desired * Certified Public Accountant or Master's of Business Administration (MBA). * Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex financial issues. * Strong oral and written communication skills. * Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. * PC proficiency. General * Why join one great company when you can join many? When you join GE, you join a company made up of 6 exciting businesses. Experience personal growth and competency development as part of the GE team. * GE Infrastructure is one of the world's leading providers of fundamental technologies to developing countries, including aircraft engines, transportation, energy, oil and gas, and water process technologies. * Evendale, Ohio is the headquarters of GE Aviation & the largest GE Aviation facility. Today over 7,500 GE employees work in this Cincinnati suburb designing, developing, & manufacturing large commercial, military, marine & industrial engines. We enjoy a full service park which includes a golf course, soccer fields and much much more! As a GE Aviation employee you'll have access to special membership rates at the park. If you are looking for a workout close to work, visit the on-site Evendale Fitness Center. This user friendly workout facility includes an indoor track, Olympic size indoor pool, weight loss programs, weight training and more. Nearby Cincinnati is a three-state, 15-county region that offers world-class assets in arts and culture, amusements, hospitality, sports & recreation. It offers all of the amenities of a large, bustling metropolis while maintaining a friendly, small town atmosphere which makes the region a remarkably flexible location filled with a wealth of opportunities & options.Click here to learn more about Cincinnati and it's beautiful suburbs: http://www.cincinnatichamber.com/liv.aspx GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. The United States has regulations that govern the hiring of current or former U.S. Government employees. If you currently work for (or have in the past) the U.S. Government (in any capacity), you may have certain responsibilities under these regulations and certain restrictions may apply to your potential employment with GE. Therefore, if you are contacted by GE regarding a position of employment, and you have worked for the U.S. Government at any time, please immediately inform the GE representative of this fact.