Accountant

AccountantThe Accountant performs professional accounting duties and analysis of financial data in support of various accounting functions that may include General Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Cost Accounting, and/or Property Accounting.Duties And ResponsibilitiesPerforms accounts receivable functions to include preparing invoices and ensuring overall propriety and adherence to Company requirements (client contracts and/or intercompany work orders) including coding accuracy, billing information, support, etc.Creates journal entries that are complete, accurate, and timely and support Company Accounting Policies and IFRS compliant treatment, including accruals for revenue, unbilled revenue and associated costs in accordance with IFRS and contractual requirementsInterfaces with Project Teams or other personnel to ensure customers, third party and intercompany, are accurately captured, invoiced, and reported along with monitoring the process to ensure that all revenue is appropriately recordedPrepares timely and accurate general ledger account reconciliations and roll forwards, analyzes age and propriety of reconciling items and takes appropriate resolution measuresAnalyzes propriety and effects of transactions and identifies, evaluates and recommends alternative means of accounting treatmentPerforms month-end closing tasks to include journal entries, the preparation of legal entity's financial statements and support schedules, and various other accounting reportsAssists with the implementation of accounting systems, methods, procedures and controls. Ensures the integrity of the data in the accounting system and ensures that system documentation and backup is in placeMonitors inter-company account balances and interacts with related parties to reduce the negative working capital impact of inter-company accountsResearches and resolves invoicing and transaction recording issues by making timely corrections and reclasses when necessary to the books and records and provides timely and courteous customer serviceProvides support to the Tax team in preparing federal, local or state reports or tax returnsProvides analysis of various accounts and provides reconciliation and resolution within established time framesMaintains regular contact with internal customers such as Cost Control, Procurement, Compliance, and Project Managers, and provides analysis and reporting as needed along with timely responses to questions that ariseAssists in fulfilling information request needs from AuditorsParticipates as a team member on special projectsPlays a role in the financial close and reporting processIdentifies and communicates to Accounting management situations not in compliance with Company internal controlsQualifications & Experience3-5 years of professional experience in an accounting roleBachelor's degree in Accounting required or a bachelor's degree in Finance/Business-related degree plus 1 year of relevant accounting experienceCPA or working towards a CPA preferredDemonstrates understanding of policies and procedures that apply to assignments and insight into the processProficient in accounting software / ERP (SAP preferred) with strong computer skills in ExcelDemonstrates ability to effectively communicate with good written, verbal, presentation and listening skills