Senior Accountant

We invite you to explore a future with us at PRA Group, a diverse and growing company that has a tangible impact on the global economy.

Position Summary: 

Supports the Senior Manager of Accounting for the accounting of the Company’s Corporate Accounting operations in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Performs work with a high degree of latitude. Handles the most complex issues. Possesses expert knowledge of subject matter. Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to subordinate group. Responsibilities include working closely with our tax, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), and internal control departments to prepare accurate and timely financial statements.

Key Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Assist in the oversight of the monthly close process, including coordination of team tasks and deadlines and identifying areas for improvement
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, audit work papers, and other items as needed. Resolve accounting discrepancies and problems and assist others with resolving discrepancies and problems in their assigned areas.
• Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliation, work papers, and other items as needed prepared by staff accountants
• Compile, manage, and review reports prepared by accounting staff (i.e. – financial statement fluctuation analysis)
• Develop accounting process improvements, conversion support, and other duties as assigned
• Participate where needed in the consolidation of world-wide financial statements to include journalizing eliminations
• Coordinate the preparation of audit work papers and PCB (process control block) items; review work papers of other staff prior to submission to auditors
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and company defined financial controls are maintained for responsible areas
• Manage, coordinate, or assist in special projects, as required

Professional Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or the equivalent amount of experience required.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) preferred.
• 6+ years related experience required.
• Strong computer skills required.
• Must demonstrate intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Possess / develop working knowledge of the Company’s accounting and other systems.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must be able to research tax and accounting information on the internet.
• Must be able to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies across areas of organizational responsibility.
• Must be able to understand accounting guidance and principals to independently resolve accounting issues, make informed decisions, and provide recommendations to management with minimal guidance.
• Required to work weekends and evenings if necessary.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, citizenship, or any other classes recognized by state or local law or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are a drug free workplace.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.