GL Staff Accountant

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries such as Cash, Payroll, Benefits, Prepaid, Expense Allocations & Revenue, and Various Accruals.
• Should be independently booking the journals (both standard and Nonstandard JEs) and should have exposure on independently deciding on account codes to be used. Just data entry will not suffice and Should have visibility on chart of accounts.
• Record / have good understanding on supporting documentation for all journal entries
• Prepare Monthly Balance Sheet Account reconciliations and has a very good understanding on all Balance Sheet Accounts (preferably on the Blackline tool).
• Good understanding on BRS and Prepare Bank Statement Reconciliation
• Hands-on experience in month end close activities
• Trial balance detailed review, analysis and interpretation on movements between accounts. Review monthly Profit & Loss a/c and Balance Sheet and update the commentary for the variances
• Should have performed Trial Balance detailed review/detailed analysis and should be able to identify the glitches/ adverse balances for which reclass JEs needs to be passed
• Perform management accounting review various reports, support in the forecast, the actual comparison
• Lease account exposure as per US GAAP
• Statement of Cash Flow exposure
• Monthly/Quarterly/Annual financial reporting (journal entries, reconciliation schedules, variance reporting, monthend closing, etc.)
• Assist in the issuance of all monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements
• Adherence to US GAAP with respect to all accounting interpretations and applications and local GAAP as applicable
• Perform an analytical review of the financial statement numbers
• Good understanding of VAT returns and filing requirements of various countries. Monthly / Quarterly VAT reporting
• Assist with Internal Audit, SOX Testing documentation and other projects as assigned.

Desired Candidate Profile

Experience

• GL accountant preferably with 3 - 5 years of experience into R2R
• Previous responsibility for End to End GL and reporting
• Have a clear understanding of all financial modules

1. Other Requirements

• Proficient in the English language (Both Verbal & Written).
• Strong computer skills Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

III. Preferred Qualifications

A. Interpersonal Skills

• Good communication skills (Written and verbal)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to build and maintain sound relationships with individuals at all levels and with onsite clients
• Results-driven with the ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
• Adapt to a multicultural environment

B. Technical Skills

• Computer skills (MS Office Suite - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Share point)
• Ability to use reporting systems (e.g. Hyperion (HFM / HP), and global ERP's (e.g. Oracle / SAP)
• Oracle R12, or Oracle 11i or JD Edwards experience in GL module
• HFM tool experience (Hyperion Financial Management) too