Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Position Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Intercompany Accountant to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing intercompany accounting operations, including reconciliations, dispute resolution, and journal entry preparation, in accordance with client-approved policies and procedures. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. Cash & Blackline Reconciliations: Prepare account reconciliations in accordance with client-approved policies. Identify reconciling items and develop proposed action plans for resolution. Implement approved action plans and prepare adjusting journal entries to address reconciling items based on client data. Communicate effectively with client stakeholders regarding open reconciling items and secure approval for proposed resolution plans. Escalate unresolved items and proposed action plans to the client as needed. Cash Balance Transfer: Cutover for month end requires GL bank balance to match bank statement balance. Reconciling items should be in a cash clearing. Ad Hoc Bank Transactions: Cash team members load bank statement balances at a work tag level using ad hoc transactions to the cash data conversion GL account. Journal Entries: Record reclass for accounts mapping issues (e.g., 100220, 100230) if they arise. Uncleared Items on Bank Statements: Validation is required. Currency and Revaluation: AHBT booked during cutover cannot enforce an exchange rate; uses corporate rate of transaction date. Results in differences between the FC amount booked by AHBT and GL OBS. New Bank Accounts: New accounts created but not in Oracle due to cutover. Managed via MJE in Oracle and WD, as bank statements will be loaded to manage in cash management. Manual Bank Statements: Manually load bank statements for certain accounts where statements will not be loaded or missed. FNR & Mapping Rules: Creation for existing rules missed in migration to WD. Manual Reconciliation & Un reconciliation: Needed in scenarios where statements are loaded or reconciled incorrectly. New FNR & Mapping Rule Creation: For GL-only entities in Oracle but complete OU in WD. Applies to Tier 2 entities: EMEA, LATAM (Mexico & Argentina), APJ (China & Thailand). Manual Journal Entries: Use EIB template for entries in WD. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Proven experience in intercompany accounting or a similar role. Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices. Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. High attention to detail and ability to work under strict deadlines. Preferred Skills: Experience with Blackline or similar reconciliation tools. Knowledge of fixed asset accounting and depreciation methods. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.