Responsibilities- Prepare monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations to support the monthly accounting close.
- Record quarter‐end and year‐end closing journal entries.
- Research and explain monthly variances of balance sheet and P&L; accounts.
- Develop ad‐hoc analysis around account balance differences and propose solutions to resolve issues.
- Support inter‐company transactions and reconciliations and ensure accuracy and compliance of financial statement schedules in accordance with GAAP and internal policies.
- Assist in the monthly preparation and upload of required data into Cognos (consolidation system).
- Analyze large datasets and prepare accruals for various balance‐sheet accounts.
- Analyze balance‐sheet account variances and provide explanations for variances between actual and forecasted balances for income‐statement accounts.
- Prepare 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 aid in analysis, research, and adherence to GAAP accounting standards and internal policies.
- Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
- Assist Accounting Manager and perform ad‐hoc analysis and other projects.
- Work with the internal/external auditors and prepare quarter‐end/year‐end financial reporting schedules.
- Be flexible to work extended/versátil hours, including weekends, holidays, evenings, etc., as necessary.Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (required).
- Master's degree preferred.
- 2–5 years of professional accounting experience with strong accounting skills.
- Public accounting experience is preferred, but not required.
- Prior experience in a global organization strongly preferred.
- Prior experience in the software industry preferred.
- Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP and Cognos preferred.
- Fluent in English.
- Chartered accountant (IMCP or US CPA) preferred, but not required.
- Working knowledge of general accounting functions, practices and US GAAP principles.
- Basic understanding of the requirements of the Sarbanes‐Oxley Act and internal controls.
- Computer literate with proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and other intermediate functions).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time‐management skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to learn quickly, retain and apply knowledge.
- Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast‐paced environment.
- Detail oriented, good judgment and logical decision‐making ability with a hands‐on approach to assigned tasks.
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