Sr. Accountant

About Our Company

General Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is a key member of the finance department that reports to the FP&A Manager and is responsible for the preparation of our financial statements and ensuring they are in compliance with GAAP and other statutory requirements. This is a challenging, highly visible role that requires problem solving and the ability to work cross functionally and with external parties.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform monthly close activities, such as prepare journal entries, roll-forwards, and reconciliations of GL accounts and maintain accurate supporting documentation
• Help prepare monthly & annual financial statements for executive level reporting package
• Prepare statutory reporting for international entities
• Assist and support annual financial statement audit as well as statutory audits to ensure compliance
• Analyze financial statements and perform variance analysis at consolidated level and individual business units
• Perform other accounting duties and special projects as assigned by finance manager/ senior director
• Support on the identification, project planning, and implementation of process improvements relating to month end tasks and reporting within accounting/ERP system
• Work with cross functional teams and various departments to ensure proper accounting treatment
• Develop and document accounting processes and policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Additional Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Job Required Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 2+ years of experience in an accounting, finance, audit, or tax function; CPA is a plus but not required
• Advanced knowledge of Excel; prior experience with financial reporting systems a plus (Preferred: D365)
• Thorough understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is a plus
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and accounting skills
• Highly detail-oriented and organized

Preferred Job Required Knowledge & Skills

In order to be successful in this role, we need someone who is:

• Intellectually curious and interested in understanding the impact and the “why” relating to different entries and reporting functions
• Proficient in working in cross functional data sets and identifying trends / anomalies against expectations
• An excellent communicator and a great team player
• Ability to work with minimal guidance on some deliverables
• Excited about working in a fast-paced environment with the opportunity to drive change

Education

Bachelor's Level Degree in Accounting or Fin