Accountant

Job Description:

• Work on service revenue accounting close processes including executing certain revenue journal entries, account reconciliations, management reporting, and revenue analysis or schedules.
• Actively support system and process implementation projects and perform testing to validate system design is appropriate.
• Support certain automation testing by leveraging AI models and other tools to validate the reasonableness of the system design.
• Prepare or review certain revenue controls for SOX compliance on a monthly or quarterly basis.
• Comply with internal controls as well as update process documentation when needed.
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures, and U.S. GAAP for responsible areas
• Hands-on Journal Entries, Reconciliations, Revenue Analysis & Contract Reviews.
• Revenue Accounting Support (Approximately 40%)
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform account reconciliations.
• Conduct revenue analysis.
• Review contracts related to revenue recognition.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities.
• Projects and System Initiatives (Approximately 60%)
• Support implementation and testing of a new service-related system.
• Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Assist with documenting requirements, validating system outputs, and coordinating project activities.
• Support AI-related reporting initiatives, including:
• Comparing AI-generated reports against current reporting processes.
• Validating data accuracy and completeness.
• Reconciling outputs and identifying discrepancies.
• Assist with ongoing SAP S/4HANA and system enhancement projects.
• SOX Compliance
• Support monthly and quarterly SOX controls.
• Coordinate with internal teams and global partners to ensure timely completion of control activities.
• Assist with compliance documentation and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with a minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Accounting or big 4 experience is preferred
• Strong fundamental accounting knowledge and ASC 606
• Detail oriented, organized, motivated and able to function in a fast-paced environment, especially during quarter-end reporting periods.
• Team player with a positive attitude and strong sense of ownership.
• Excellent problem-solving and strong analytical skills with the ability to get things done.
• Previous experience with SAP or other comparable ERP is a plus; Oracle experience is also valuable.
• Advanced Excel skills
• SOX Controls experience required.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience, ideally in revenue accounting.
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, revenue analysis, and contract review.
• Strong attention to detail, organization skills.

California Fair Chance Act:

Synectics Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Synectics Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.