The position
As an Accountant you will serve as the go-to person for complex technical accounting issues and be responsible for preparing entries for month end, reconciling account balances, assisting with Sarbanes–Oxley Act controls/evaluations/verifications, supporting audit requests, and performing audit testing. As a Senior Accountant you will support the development of quarterly and annual corporate/divisional/functional reports, SEC reporting, and U.S. census reporting.
Main responsibilities:
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
- Gather financial and statistical data (including headcount, utilities, and inventory volume) to support U.S. census development.
- Leading cost management initiatives, developing cost-saving strategies
- Perform month-end close activities by pulling information from JD Edwards accounting system to compile data and prepare journal entries.
- Comply with SOX controls and GAAP to ensure a solid internal control environment.
- Develop quarterly and annual corporate/divisional/functional reports and SEC reports.
- Interact with internal and external audit groups as necessary to explain and provide evidence of process steps and controls.
What you need to succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is required.
- 2 years of accounting experience, with a strong knowledge of inventory and cost is required.
- Strong knowledgebase in general accounting concepts and methodologies (GAAP, SOX, financial publications/pronouncements etc.)
- Advanced level of English written and oral is required.
- Availability to travel with a valid VISA is required.
- Must be detail-oriented with great organizational skills to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Strong analytical skills with expertise in leveraging Microsoft Excel and ERP system (JD Edwards, Hyperios, DAS or SAP).