Our Company
Teradata is the connected multi-cloud data platform for enterprise analytics company. Our enterprise analytics solve business challenges from start to scale. Only Teradata gives you the flexibility to handle the massive and mixed data workloads of the future, today. The Teradata Vantage architecture is cloud native, delivered as-a-service, and built on an open ecosystem. These design features make Vantage the ideal platform to optimize price performance in a multi-cloud environment.
What You’ll Do
- Participate in monthly close activities, including preparing journal entries and conducting analysis of GL activity
- Review, record and assess Investment and Equity eliminations to the consolidated financial statements
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and ensure financial data integrity
- Recommend reclassification and adjustments as needed
- Participate in quarterly balance sheet review and flux analysis
- Support corporate departments such as HR, Marketing, Tax, Treasury, etc.
- Support internal and external audit requests
- Interpret financial reports to communicate key findings to stakeholders
- Document systems and processes and ensure compliance with SOX requirements
- Handle ad hoc reporting and projects as needed
Who You’ll Work With
The GL Staff Accountant will be part of the Corporate Accounting team within the Teradata Corporate Controller’s group based out of Atlanta, Georgia. The Corporate Accounting team is responsible for the administration and performance of a wide array of general ledger accounting functions. Team members are expected to support a variety of corporate departments and interact with various levels of management. This role will work closely with the corporate and regional accounting teams and report directly to the Corporate Accounting Manager. We’re seeking a detail-oriented and motivated accountant to join our team. The role will play a key part in supporting month-end processes, maintaining accurate financial records, and contributing to the overall success of the accounting operations. Candidates must be comfortable executing and troubleshooting on their own, while hitting tight deadlines.
What Makes You a Qualified Candidate
- Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data to reach conclusive results
- Apply critical thinking to analysis to ensure accuracy and GAAP compliance
- Must possess a basic understanding of GAAP accounting principles
- Must be a strong team player who collaborates well with others with different personalities and backgrounds
- Will need to be a quick learner with the desire to improve skill sets
- Needs to be flexible and willing to adapt to the ever-changing business environment
- Will need strong time management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks
- Needs to be able to work well under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
- Needs to be comfortable working in a fully remote environment
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- 5 to 7 years of relevant accounting experience
- Exceptional problem-solving skills
- Well-developed Microsoft Office skills, including intermediate Excel proficiency
- Strong oral and written communication skills
What You’ll Bring
- Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP, specifically general ledger
- Smart View experience
- Experience working in accounting for publicly traded companies with international operations
- Experience preparing and booking journal entries
- Power BI experience or similar Business Intelligence tools
Why We Think You’ll Love TeradataWe prioritize a people-first culture because we know our people are at the very heart of our success. We embrace a flexible work model because we trust our people to make decisions about how, when, and where they work. We focus on well-being because we care about our people and their ability to thrive both personally and professionally. We are an anti-racist company because our dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is more than a statement. It is a deep commitment to doing the work to foster an equitable environment that celebrates people for all of who they are.Teradata invites all identities and backgrounds in the workplace. We work with deliberation and intent to ensure we are cultivating collaboration and inclusivity across our global organization. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
