TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING ANALYST- CAPITAL ASSETS (HYBRID)

 

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Job Summary

The Technical Accounting Analyst will provide technical accounting guidance regarding complex financial accounting regarding internally developed software, client investments, intangibles, and PP&E accounting. Responsible for monthly and quarterly internal control testing and gathering audit support for Capital Assets and Bank Reconciliation departments.

 

Responsibilities:

 

To include a combination of the following:

· Serve as an accounting subject matter working with sectors, peers and key customers, in providing guidance in the proper accounting/classification of intangibles, internally developed software, PP&E, and leases. Participate in ad hoc projects requiring specialized accounting.

· Work directly with senior leadership on determining capitalization qualifications.

· Review and validate client contracts to ensure requirements for compliance to contract terms including operation maintenance and balance sheet review for assigned sectors.

· Perform monthly and quarterly internal control testing of tangible, intangible, and leased assets, the asset register, account reconciliations, and journal entries.

· Support and gather internal and external audit requests as needed, such as preparing rollforwards and the supporting GL detail.

· Provide month and year-end support for Capital Assets close processes ensuring compliance to all policies and procedures for capitalization; including, recording/posting journal entries in SAP and supply/ensure appropriate support is provided.

· Assist in enhancing Compass Capital Asset/Client Investment policies and procedures and Balance Sheet integrity through process improvement initiatives.

· Document errors processed by the Capital Assets and Bank Reconciliations departments to highlight areas of improvement for both teams.

· Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with other departments.

· Prepare monthly reporting and presentations as assigned.

· Create documentation and flowcharts to standardize internal policies and processes.

· Assist management with ad hoc projects or tasks as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications:

 

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, CPA a plus

· 2-3 years of accounting/audit experience

· Knowledge of IFRS and / or US GAAP

· Ability to work with Senior Accounting Management across multiple sectors

· Ability to work independently and possess strong problem-solving skills

· Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced deadline driven environment

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills

· Positive attitude and team mindset are a must

· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Strong Excel skills required)

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

· Public Accounting experience

· SAP & Hyperion experience

· MS in Accounting

· Asset and Lease experience a plus

· Experience with internally developed software and intangibles

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