Global Senior Consolidation Accountant

JAS•Atlanta, GA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services. The Senior Consolidation Accountant is a high performing self-starter with a strong work ethic. This role is pivotal in performing the global consolidation process for a complex multinational organization and preparing consolidated financial statements. This role requires reporting into the office a minimum of three days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Financial Reporting and/or Accounting, MBA or CPA a plus.
4-6 years of experience in Finance or Accounting; 3 years in a Financial Analyst role in a multi-national company.
International consolidation experience with multiple subsidiaries and foreign currencies.
Working knowledge of US GAAP.
Understanding of Foreign Currency Translations.
Strong Excel skills required.
Excellent organizational skills, problem-solving skills, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities utilizing strong analytical skills.
Is detail oriented, works with a sense of urgency, takes initiative, and can work through multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Will be able to work independently, collaborate across the department and with external auditors.
Has e xcellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, to resolve reporting needs and with the ability to apply knowledge and expertise to support decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with Financial Systems such as Workday Financials, Adaptive, and CargoWise One preferred.
Mergers & Acquisition experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare company's financial statements and reporting (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, etc.)
Compile and review financial reports and data used in preparing financial reports and disclosures.
Manage consolidation-related activities such as changes to the global chart of accounts, entity reporting hierarchies, consolidation mappings, intercompany eliminations, and other processes/controls.
Investigate and resolve consolidation issues.
Prepare consolidation and adjusting journal entries, system reconciliations, and other ad hoc requests as necessary on a timely and accurate basis
Analyze and validate the foreign currency and translation impact on financial results.
Serve as a key contact point related to the consolidation process ensuring strong communication and timely resolution of issues with our global colleagues.
Coordination and review of financial statements and external audits for international subsidiaries and groups
Communicate, research, and resolve subsidiary and regional inquiries related to US GAAP and company policy.
Support year-end audit with international subsidiaries and regional offices.
Collaborate with IT on reporting software updates and developments related to system upgrades, financial reporting, and required improvements.
Collaborate to identify and implement advancements in reporting processes and control procedures related to the reporting function for the company.