Role:
As a member of the global Finance team, the Senior Accountant is responsible for areas relating to financial reporting, technical accounting compliance, and international statutory compliance. This position involves tight deadlines and a variety of accounting activities including multi-national, multi-currency consolidations, financial reporting, year-end audit support and review of statutory and international tax reporting. In addition, the individual will work with the International Accounting Manager on technical accounting considerations both domestically and internationally. This position will have direct contact with the Corporate Controller, Chief Financial Officer, and other members of the Finance team which requires strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
Duties:
Handle day to day transactions for multiple subsidiaries
Assist in month-end close process and other department related tasks
Reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly basis
Process month-end intercompany transactions and reporting packages
Ensure accurate and timely monthly/quarterly /year end close
Work with international external accountants to ensure a smooth and timely flow of information for statutory audits
Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
Document and implement new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the international accounting operations
Provide support in technical accounting matters
Perform special projects, as necessary
Timely complete reporting of all monthly financial information to senior management and others, as necessary
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Experience with a multi-national and multi-functional currency environment
Hands on experience with NetSuite or other large automated ERP/accounting system
Power user of Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting with great attention to detail
Solid understanding of US GAAP and/or IFRS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required
Education/Experience:
Bachelor s Degree in Accounting or Finance
7+ years work experience in an accounting/finance position
Both public accounting and practical private industry experience preferred