Staff Accountant

TransPerfect Translations, a fast-paced and growing language services company, seeks an experienced, detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our growing accounting group. This key role deals with revenue recognition, a high volume of bank, intercompany, and international reconciliations, all month-end closing duties, preparation of monthly financial statements in a multi-company environment, as well as working with outside accountants for domestic and international offices.

• Perform complex revenue recognition under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP)
• Complete high volume of bank reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations involving foreign currency transactions
• Handle all month-end closing duties including journal entry preparation, recording monthly activities, and payroll entries
• Maintain monthly detailed reconciliations with notes, schedules, and account analysis, including payroll, intercompany accounts, fixed assets, and all balance sheet accounts
• Work with outside accountants for domestic and international offices and assist with audits and external reporting
• Provide analytical support for functional expense reviews
• Perform other job duties and special projects on an as-needed basis

About You:

• Creative thinker – You are curious and unafraid to ask questions
• Hard worker – You are industrious and diligent in everything you do
• Innovator – You are willing to initiate changes and introduce new ideas

Your experience includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3-5 years of experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Advanced knowledge of accounting functions, specifically month-end close, bank reconciliation, and intercompany reconciliation
• Experience in a multinational, multi-currency business environment
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Proficiency in Excel and Word
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and follow-through in the completion of projects
• Strong time-management skills and ability to work well under tight deadlines
• Good communication with the ability to interact positively with others inside and outside the organization
• Knowledge of Great Plains Accounting Software is helpful as is previous experience in a Customer Service organization