Accountant - Shared Services

US GAAP Accounting Specialist

This position will bring specialized knowledge and experience to utilize all aspects of US GAAP accounting in performing a variety of accounting and reporting functions within our Shared Services division.

Job Functions/Accountabilities

• Responsible for all aspects of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Accounting and compliance for multiple US affiliated companies
• Perform all related accounting functions required to maintain the general ledger in compliance with GAAP and company policy and procedures, including, but not limited to, the following:
• Recording of company revenues in compliance with ASC 606 (including project/percentage of completion accounting for certain aspects)
• Recording company COGS and expenses in accordance with GAAP
• Preparing and posting journal entries to record all business transactions
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts, ensuring financial statement accuracy
• Analyzing income statement accounts, including flux analysis
• Managing accounts payable functions, including processing and issuing payments for customer invoices.
• Completing period-end closing activities to ensure timely reporting
• Preparing of financial statements, including Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Statement of Cash Flows including variance analysis of budget versus actual for monthly and annual reporting
• Adhering to JSOX internal controls and procedures
• Prepare cash flow forecasting and reporting to management and ensure compliance with any bank requirements
• Manage and record fixed asset purchases/projects
• Reconcile physical inventory to books on a periodic basis
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors on periodic financial statement and JSOX audits (as applicable) and audited financials
• Communicate with customers and vendors to address questions, resolve issues, and respond to requests
• Assist in researching, registering, and filing for all regulatory and state and local tax requirements
• Assist with internal control implementation and documentation
• Assist in ERP system implementations (as needed) and evaluate and develop workflow processes and procedures for new affiliated companies; develop, recommend, and implement procedural and system changes to increase accuracy and efficiencies
• Training others (as needed)
• Other additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required
• Master's Degree in Business or Accounting a plus
• CPA Certification preferred

Experience:

• 5+ Years of accounting experience required
• Experience with manufacturing/cost accounting/inventory management a must
• Experience including project/percentage of completion accounting for certain aspects
• Experience handling multi-location, multi-state companies a plus
• SAP experience a plus

Special Qualifications:

• Solid accounting/technical skills and working knowledge of GAAP
• Strong MS Office knowledge is required; advanced Excel skills a plus
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required
• Exposure to US GAAP ASC 606 and ASC 842 compliance a plus
• Exposure to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance a plus
• Initiative, customer service orientation, attention to detail, adaptability and decision-making skills are essential.
• Highly organized with an ability to work independently