Senior Accountant - Hybrid Work Schedule
About The Position
Fielmann USA is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team. This position offers a hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite with option to work 2 days remote). Under the direction of the Controller and General Accounting Manager, partner with cross-functional teams to manage various weekly, monthly and annual requirements for internal and external reporting. Assist in month end close process, including accounting for key accounts and performing account reconciliations in an accurate and timely manner. Monitor accounting pronouncements and perform research for new or changing initiatives to ensure compliance with US GAAP & IFRS accounting standards. Assist in audit procedures and preparation. Review/improve controls over general accounting and financial reporting areas.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- CPA certification or CPA eligible
- 3-5 years’ experience in the field of accounting
- Strong technical US GAAP knowledge required
- Able to work cross-functionally with excellent attention to detail and follow through
- Solid interpersonal relationship skills
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills; able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a matrix environment
- Solid organizational and planning skills
- Advanced Excel skills required
- Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization through written and two-way verbal communication
- Able to read and write at a high school graduate level
- Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Able to operate various office equipment (e.g., personal computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, etc.)
Nice To Haves
- Public accounting experience preferred
- IFRS experience preferred
- Experience with Oracle NetSuite preferred
Responsibilities
- Compile and analyze financial information of key accounts
- Calculate and analyze various reserve and accrual entries
- Prepare and review journal entries for posting to general ledger accounts
- Reconcile and review various general ledger accounts to ensure balances are appropriate
- Partner cross-functionally on new initiatives and ensure compliance with accounting standards (US GAAP & IFRS)
- Maintain integrity of the general ledger account and reporting structure
- Assist in formulating accounting policies by researching current accounting pronouncements
- Assist with month end close process to ensure timely completion of financial statements
- Participate in month end review and analysis of financial statements
- Research financial statement variances and recommend needed adjustments
- Prepare schedules to meet monthly financial reporting requirements
- Prepare supporting schedules, verify accuracy and obtain backup from other departments for financial statement reporting
- Support external audit including preparing documentation and communication with third parties to ensure timely follow up and resolution of any issues or questions
- Maintain an effective control environment by taking ownership of and being accountable for assigned control activities
- Effectively communicate any concerns around controls to mitigate adverse impacts
- Retain evidence of control activity and make it available for review as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
