Senior Accountant

About Us

We are more than a specialty finance company providing debt recovery solutions for consumers. We are a global team of over 4,000 employees whose daily mission is to empower consumers to begin their path towards financial recovery and build a better life for themselves and their families. We know that the only way to support this mission is by hiring exceptional people who bring a diversity of ideas, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for attaining breakthrough results.  If you are results-driven, have a passion for helping others, and thrive in an innovative environment, this might be the right place for you!

Senior Accountant is primarily responsible for managing the month and quarter-end closing process, applying USGAAP accounting policy, preparing complex journal entries, and analyzing financial statements and reports to ensure completeness and accuracy. Additionally, the position will identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions. Position reports to the Accounting Manager.
Responsibilities
Assist and lead ad-hoc Accounting and non-Accounting projects as assigned. 10%

Assist with documentation of Standard Operating Procedures. Ensure that all processes are in line with the existing SOPs and SOX. 10%

Coach and mentor staff accountants including review of journal entries and account reconciliations. 20%

Coordinate with Treasury and Tax Departments on debt instruments, hedging activity under ASC 815, transfer pricing, cost sharing and tax allocation arrangements to perform related journal entries and financial analysis. 5%

Ensure month-end financial close and reporting is in compliance with accounting guidelines, US GAAP and established timelines. Review and approve monthly and year-end closing journal entries and reconciliations. 20%

Perform financial statement analysis and provide relevant and substantive explanations in accounts on both a consolidated and entity-level basis. This includes reconciling and researching complex and high-risk accounts in the general ledger. 20%

Prepare journal entries for complex accounting topics with supporting documentation for review by Accounting Manager. Analyze data and create monthly and ad hoc reports. 15%
Education

Required: Bachelor; Accounting

Preferred: Master or Advanced

Language

Required: English



Experience

Required: 5 plus years Accounting experience. Strong technical accounting and automation skills. Proficiency with MS Office (Excel and Word); Pivot Tables. Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills; Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; Motivated, self-starter, team player.

Preferred: Public Accounting or Corporate accounting experience. Experience with Windows-based accounting software..

What We Offer

We understand the important balance between work and life, fun and professionalism, and corporation verse community. We strive to support your career aspirations and provide the benefits you need to live a more fulfilling life.

Our compensation and benefits programs were created with an 'Employee-First Approach' focused on supporting, developing, and recognizing YOU.  We offer a wide array of wellness and mental health initiatives, support volunteerism, and environmental efforts, encourage employee education through leadership training, skill-building, and tuition reimbursements, and always strive to provide promotion opportunities from within.

All these things are just a small way to show our employees that we recognize their value, we understand what is important to them, and we reward their contributions.

Encore Capital Group and all of its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status or disability status. Where applicable, will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and/or interview process, as well as to perform essential job functions. Please contact us to request more details of the role at reclutamientocr@mcmcg.com.