The role
the staff accountant prepares monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations to facilitate the monthly accounting close; records quarter-end and year-end closing journal entries; research and explain monthly variances of balance sheet and p&l accounts; prepare ad-hoc analysis around account balance differences along with proposed solution to resolve; supports inter-company transactions and reconciliations; and ensures accuracy and compliance of financial statement schedules in accordance with gaap and internal policies
what you will do
* support the monthly close process and ensure that all assigned close activities are accurately completed in a timely manner
* assist in the monthly preparation and upload of required data into cognos (consolidation system)
* review, analyze and prepare monthly journal entries for month end close related to general corporate accounting processes
* analyze large datasets and prepare accruals for various balance sheet accounts
* support inter-company transactions and reconciliations
* analyze balance sheet account variances and provide explanations for variances between actual and forecasted balances for income statement accounts
* prepare detailed balance sheet account reconciliations, obtain corresponding support to verify accuracy of the financial numbers and resolve reconciling items timely
* assist in identifying potential process improvements, documenting new policies and procedures, and contributing to sound internal control development
* coordinate across cross-functional departments within the company to aide in analysis, research, and adherence to gaap accounting standards and internal policies
* work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
* assist accounting manager and in ad hoc analysis and other projects
* works with the internal/external auditors and prepare quarter end/year-end financial reporting schedules
* must be flexible to work extended/flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, evenings, etc., as necessary
what you wiil bring
bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required
master’s degree preferred
professional skills
experience:
* 2-5 years professional accounting experience and strong accounting skills
* public accounting experience preferred, but not required
* prior experience in global organization strongly preferred
* prior experience in software industry preferred
* prior experience with microsoft dynamics ax erp and cognos preferred
knowledge:
* must be fluent in english
* chartered accountant (imcp or us cpa) is preferred, but not required
* working knowledge of general accounting functions, practices and us gaap principles
* basic understanding of the requirements of the sarbanes oxley act and internal controls
* computer literate with proficiency in excel (pivot tables, vlookup function, and other intermediate functions)
* good analytical, organizational, and time management skills
* strong oral and written communication skills
* ability to learn quickly, retain and apply knowledge
* ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
* detail oriented, good judgment and logical decision-making ability with a hands-on approach to assigned tasks
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