Senior Accountant
About The Position
The Senior Accountant will assist with our global closing process as part of the global shared services accounting team to meet deadlines for internal and external reporting. This role is responsible for consistency and accuracy in our closing processes in accordance with US GAAP and company policies. Additionally, the role will drive efficiencies, participate in the establishment of a shared services center, contribute to a strong control environment to enable best practices, standardization, and scale within a global growing organization. This is a hands-on position that requires the ability to multi-task with effective communication. This role will report to the Senior Manager of Accounting. The role will also serve as a business partner with other teams within the global CFO organization.
Requirements
- Self-starter with organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
- Strong accounting and analytical skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to adapt, communicate and connect with teams in a global diverse environment
- Ability to identify and implement process improvement opportunities
- Advanced Microsoft application skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Problem-solver
- 4+ years of related progressive experience in corporate accounting and consolidations
- Experience with large ERP system environment (SAP, S4/Hana, Oracle, Blackline)
- Experience working for a multi-national company
- Solid working knowledge of US GAAP
- Public company experience – desired
Nice To Haves
- CPA or MBA
- SAP experience
Responsibilities
- Support and play a key role in the month end close activities and general accounting functions, including: Prepare journal entries and ensure transactions are recorded, documented, reviewed, and supported in accordance with US GAAP, internal controls, and company policies
- Prepare and review account reconciliations
- Collaborate and serve as the business partner for global shared services
- Provide variance analysis on owned parts of the financial statements
- Actively support the design and implementation of a global shared services accounting model, including areas such as: Fixed Assets, Lease Accounting (ASC 842), Prepaid Expenses, cash, intercompany, etc.
- Assist in defining standardized processes, policies, and procedures across regions and entities
- Leverage IT tools to enable efficiencies and enhance accounting operations
- Ensures compliance with internal controls
- Support internal/external audits, including preparation of audit requests
- Communicate with local and foreign subsidiaries on new accounting issues and resolutions
- Assist in Next Generation ERP implementation
- Work on other ad-hoc projects as needed
Benefits
- Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
- Short and long-term disability and life insurance
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
- 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
- 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
- Company matched 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
- Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
