Senior Accountant

Description

• Responsible for accuracy of the general ledger by performing monthly account analysis and reconciliations and correcting discoveries for assigned accounts.
• Prepares updates and maintains policies and procedures.
• Provides supporting schedules to assist in completing monthly financial statements.
• Advises management of reasons for any unusual trends, forecast/budget variances, difficulties obtaining information or other pending issues.
• Cross-trains for backup on designated duties of team.
• Key participant in the review of customer contracts to ensure compliance with revenue recognition and other critical accounting standards
• Prepares a variety of other financial reports and analysis as required.
• Performing duties and attending events during the evening and on the weekend occurs occasionally and may be required
• Maintains relationship with Financial Planning & Analysis partners
• Assist in accounting for significant items that impact financial reporting (i.e. revenue recognition, lease accounting, investment fair value accounting, etc.)
• Continuously assesses internal systems and controls and recommends changes that would allow greater efficiency in monthly processing.
• Prepares, reviews, and posts journal entries into financial system as needed. Ensures appropriate documentation is attached for these entries.
• Assists with complex accounting assignments including: consolidation issues, M&A activities, implementation of new IFRS standards.
• As a global organization, attending meetings and events during early mornings and evenings may be required

Requirements

• Familiarity with systems; Salesforce, ADP, and other internal transversal process systems
• Experience with establishing and maintaining effective work relationships.
• Reaching and Handling: Ability to reach, handle, and manipulate objects and equipment within an office or remote workspace.
• Mobility: Ability to move within an office environment to access files, office machinery, and attend meetings.
• May consider a combination of relevant experience with educational and other skills and abilities in lieu of educational requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in accounting practices including an understanding for US GAAP.
• Bachelor's Degree required in one of the following fields; finance, business administration or accounting.
• Communication: Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, through various mediums including phone, email, and video conferencing.
• Understanding of IFRS a plus.
• Extended Periods of Sitting: Ability to remain seated for long periods, with regular breaks as needed.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Occasional Lifting: Ability to lift and move items, such as files or office supplies, typically up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Proper Lighting
• Possess the ability to self-motivate and take initiative with minimal supervision.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite of products
• Adequate working surface (can fit two monitors, a keyboard, mouse, and docking station)
• Independent worker with good decision making skills, which includes knowing when to seek assistance.
• CPA license strongly preferred.
• Visual Acuity: Ability to view computer screens and read documents for extended periods.
• 3+ years relevant experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret/ analyze complex documents, standard procedure manuals, financial statements, general business periodicals, financial reports, and professional journals
• Highly collaborative work style, with demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Frequent Use of Hands: Ability to use hands for typing, handling documents, and operating office equipment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Must be organized, detail oriented and able to efficiently function under pressure.
• Flexibility: Ability to perform tasks that may require bending, twisting, or standing briefly to access materials or equipment.
• Appropriate internet and bandwidth to conduct business

Benefits

• Adjustable ergonomic chair
• Heating, air conditioning and ventilation to create a comfortable environment

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance