Accountant I

Syniverse•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Syniverse is the world’s most connected company. Whether we’re developing the technology that enables intelligent cars to safely react to traffic changes or freeing travelers to explore by keeping their devices online wherever they go, we believe in leading the world forward. Which is why we work with some of the world’s most recognized brands. Eight of the top 10 banks. Four of the top 5 global technology companies. Over 900 communications providers. And how we’re able to provide our incredible talent with an innovative culture and great benefits. Who We're Looking For The Accountant I is a critical member of the Syniverse accounting team. Responsibilities include general ledger (and potentially subledger) journal entry posting during the month-end close process, analysis of entity and consolidated financial data, monthly account reconciliations, ensuring compliance with corporate financial policies and internal control requirements, and assisting with special projects. - Some of What You'll Do Scope of the Role: Direct Reports: This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Assist with month-end close process, including preparing and loading journal entries into the SAP ledger system, assisting in the creating of related supporting documentation, and making necessary reclass journal entries as needed. Preparation of monthly account reconciliations, including preparing and maintaining proper support, documentation and identifying and resolving any reconciling items. Prepare schedules and provide support for external auditors during quarterly reviews and the annual audit. Provide support for Internal controls compliance and auditors. Comply with financial policies and procedures in accordance with internal control requirements. Assist in special projects as needed. Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA or CPA-ready preferred. 1-2 years of applicable work experience, including a high level of achievement in Accounting coursework, and relevant internship experience or work experience. Strong understanding of US GAAP and general accounting Strong oral, written and analytical skills Self-motivated and able to work independently Ability to build professional, effective working relationships with others Possesses strong organizational and time management skills, driving tasks to completion Intermediate-to-advanced with MS Excel - Why You Should Join Us Join us as we write a new chapter, guided by world-class leadership. Come be a part of an exciting and growing organization where we offer a competitive total compensation, flexible/remote work and with a leadership team committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and transparent organizational culture. At Syniverse connectedness is at the core of our business. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion among our employees is crucial to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people who want to help us connect the world. Know someone at Syniverse? Be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position. Please sign up for Job Alerts to receive an automatic notification whenever a new job is posted that meets your criteria. To sign up, please click Sign In via the link in the top right corner. Click on the Job Alerts option available in the top right corner. Select Create Job Alert. Populate your job alert criteria and click OK. At Syniverse, we enable seamless connections between the proliferating devices and networks that make the world work. Billions of people and companies depend on us every moment of the day. What does that mean for you? Your career? Your future? Let your imagination roam. We’re for people ready to do the new thing, the next thing, the next big thing that will change how the world connects. We’re for people who want to make a difference while making their mark. Who seek out problems to solve. Who don’t wait for an invitation. Who plan to do more tomorrow than they did today. The work you do here, the work we do together with customers, in locations all around the globe, will reach every corner of the earth. There’s no limit to where your ideas, your ambition, your opportunities, will take you. Everything we do amplifies you. www.syniverse.com

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA or CPA-ready preferred.
1-2 years of applicable work experience, including a high level of achievement in Accounting coursework, and relevant internship experience or work experience.
Strong understanding of US GAAP and general accounting
Strong oral, written and analytical skills
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Ability to build professional, effective working relationships with others
Possesses strong organizational and time management skills, driving tasks to completion
Intermediate-to-advanced with MS Excel

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA-ready preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with month-end close process, including preparing and loading journal entries into the SAP ledger system, assisting in the creating of related supporting documentation, and making necessary reclass journal entries as needed.
Preparation of monthly account reconciliations, including preparing and maintaining proper support, documentation and identifying and resolving any reconciling items.
Prepare schedules and provide support for external auditors during quarterly reviews and the annual audit.
Provide support for Internal controls compliance and auditors.
Comply with financial policies and procedures in accordance with internal control requirements.
Assist in special projects as needed.