The Role

The Staff Accountant prepares monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations to facilitate the monthly accounting close; records quarter-end and year-end closing journal entries; research and explain monthly variances of balance sheet and P&L accounts; prepare ad-hoc analysis around account balance differences along with proposed solution to resolve; supports inter-company transactions and reconciliations; and ensures accuracy and compliance of financial statement schedules in accordance with GAAP and internal policies
 
What You Will Do

Support the monthly close process and ensure that all assigned close activities are accurately completed in a timely mannerAssist in the monthly preparation and upload of required data into Cognos (consolidation system)Review, analyze and prepare monthly journal entries for month end close related to general corporate accounting processesAnalyze large datasets and prepare accruals for various balance sheet accountsSupport inter-company transactions and reconciliationsAnalyze balance sheet account variances and provide explanations for variances between actual and forecasted balances for income statement accountsPrepare detailed balance sheet account reconciliations, obtain corresponding support to verify accuracy of the financial numbers and resolve reconciling items timely

Assist in identifying potential process improvements, documenting new policies and procedures, and contributing to sound internal control development

Coordinate across cross-functional departments within the company to aide in analysis, research, and adherence to GAAP accounting standards and internal policiesWork on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factorsAssist Accounting Manager and in ad hoc analysis and other projectsWorks with the internal/external auditors and prepare quarter end/year-end financial reporting schedules Must be flexible to work extended/flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, evenings, etc., as necessary

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What You Wiil Bring

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is requiredMaster’s degree preferred

Professional Skills
Experience:

2-5 years professional accounting experience and strong accounting skillsPublic Accounting experience preferred, but not required Prior experience in global organization strongly preferredPrior experience in software industry preferredPrior experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP and Cognos preferred

 
Knowledge:

Must be fluent in EnglishChartered accountant (IMCP or US CPA) is preferred, but not requiredWorking knowledge of general accounting functions, practices and US GAAP principlesBasic understanding of the requirements of the Sarbanes Oxley act and internal controlsComputer literate with proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, vlookup function, and other intermediate functions)Good analytical, organizational, and time management skillsStrong oral and written communication skillsAbility to learn quickly, retain and apply knowledgeAbility to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentDetail oriented, good judgment and logical decision-making ability with a hands-on approach to assigned tasks