Accounting Advisor

ACCOUNTING ADVISOR

HYBRID OPPORTUNITY

LOCATION : ATLANTA GA

The Role:

Responsible for financial accounting and reporting activities, assisting with complex accounting assignments and ensuring conformity with IFRS.   Supports strong internal controls, process improvement, analysis and reporting of financial information.    

Role Responsibilities: 

• Assists with complex accounting assignments including M&A activities, implementation of new IFRS standards and consolidation issues. 
• Prepares cash flow forecasts and analysis 
• Coordinates with ENGIE Impact groups including Treasury, FP&A and Accounting to gather financial information and manages the preparation of the monthly reporting package.   
• Supports integration of financial reviews with ENGIE Impact’s international affiliates 
• Supports external audit requests and manages audit issues 
• Responsible for accuracy of general ledger activity related to ENGIE Impact’s Treasury operations; performs monthly account analysis and reconciliations. 
• Reconciles assigned accounts monthly and prepares schedules for each by the scheduled date and /or reviews schedules for accuracy and completeness.   
• Prepares and reviews/ posts journal entries into financial system as needed.  Ensures appropriate documentation is attached for these entries. 
• Reviews journals and source documents for accuracy. 
• Works to ensure all journal entries and defined reconciliations are complete for month end reporting. 
• Maintains relationship with Financial Planning and Analysis partners. 
• Advises management of reasons for any unusual trends, forecast/budget variances, difficulties obtaining information or other pending issues. 
• Continuously assesses internal systems and controls and recommends changes that would allow greater efficiency in monthly processing. 
• Prepares a variety of other financial reports and analysis as required. 
• Prepares updates and maintains policies and procedures. 
• Cross-trains for backup on designated duties of team. 
• May supervise up to three (3) staff 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience: 

• • Bachelor's Degree preferred/required in one of the following fields; in accounting or finance
  • CPA preferred 
    • Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in accounting practices including working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). 
    • Minimum 7+ years relevant experience in finance or accounting preferred/required
    • Experience in the energy services industry 
    • Experience with SMART and Solomon a plus
    • May consider a combination of relevant experience with educational and other skills and abilities in lieu of educational requirements

Skills and Abilities:

• • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office suite of products
  • Familiarity with systems;  Salesforce, ADP, and other internal transversal process systems
  • Strong accounting, financial and tax reporting skills. 
  • Ability to read and interpret complex documents as well as standard procedure manuals.   Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, financial reports, and professional journals.   Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to speak effectively with employees of company. 
  • Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.   Interpret and understand financial statements. 
  • Independent worker with good decision making skills, which includes knowing when to seek assistance. 
  • Strong communication, analytical and organization skills. 
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects at the same time. 
  • Experience with establishing and maintaining effective work relationships. 
  • Must possess and demonstrate a high degree of integrity. 
  • Possess the ability to self-motivate and take initiative with minimal supervision. 
  • Must be organized, detail oriented and able to efficiently function under pressure. 
  • Ability to produce detailed, accurate work within limited timeframes. 
  • Highly collaborative work style, with demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • Must be able to tactfully deal with various personalities thro