Job description:
Senior Accountant
Our client is a global public technology company. Their success is rooted in the potential of their people and the power of local teams at
their offices and sites across 25 countries. Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join one of their divisions Finance organizations. The Accounting team within the Finance organization properly records and reports the Companys divisions revenue and direct expenses. The Accounting team also supports operational teams by providing reporting over areas they are responsible for (including fixed assets, repairs and maintenance, and utilities) while ensuring adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal accounting policies. Day to day this individual will assist with monthly financial close activities, including journal entry preparation, account analysis, and balance sheet reconciliation, and will also prepare reports through analyses of basic operating statistics and/or financial data.
Specific Activities Include;
- Perform monthly financial close activities for units with over $3 billion in annual revenue including:
- preforming analyses of profit and loss accounts for U.S. operations;
- preforming balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring transactions are reported properly to support REIT and securitization reporting; and
- Maintain internal control documentation, checklists, and audits to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
- Coordinate across the organization to understand unusual financial transactions and determine proper accounting treatment.
- Resolve accounting discrepancies to prevent control deficiencies and data to support SEC reporting requirements.
- Identify and recommend systems optimization opportunities and process improvements; implement approved changes.
- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with GAAP and internal policies and procedures.
- Review budget v. forecast analyses and trends; produce monthly operating reports.
Qualifications:
Qualifications Include;
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA and/or masters degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
- Strong understanding of GAAP with the ability with little or no supervision to make independent judgments while applying GAAP to
standard business transactions.
- Approximately 5% travel will be required in support of the positions responsibilities.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.
- Ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees to effectively and professionally achieve results.
- Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization
of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment.
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
Our client offers professionals a chance to grow and develop in a manageable and supportive professional environment. The Company has excellent benefits and a strong record of employee retention.
Professionals are in office three days a week.
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : $ 80000
Salary Max : $ 95000
Currency Type : USD