Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant prepares monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations to facilitate the monthly accounting close; records quarter-end and year-end closing journal entries; research and explain monthly variances of balance sheet and P&L accounts; prepare ad-hoc analysis around account balance differences along with proposed solution to resolve; supports inter-company transactions and reconciliations; and ensures accuracy and compliance of financial statement schedules in accordance with GAAP and internal policies.

Support the monthly close process and ensure that all assigned close activities are accurately completed in a timely manner

Assist in the monthly preparation and upload of required data into Cognos (consolidation system)

Review, analyze and prepare monthly journal entries for month end close related to general corporate accounting processes

Analyze large datasets and prepare accruals for various balance sheet accounts

Support inter-company transactions and reconciliations

Analyze balance sheet account variances and provide explanations for variances between actual and forecasted balances for income statement accounts

Prepare detailed balance sheet account reconciliations, obtain corresponding support to verify accuracy of the financial numbers and resolve reconciling items timely

Assist in identifying potential process improvements, documenting new policies and procedures, and contributing to sound internal control development

Coordinate across cross-functional departments within the company to aide in analysis, research, and adherence to GAAP accounting standards and internal policies

Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors

Assist Accounting Manager and in ad hoc analysis and other projects

Works with the internal/external auditors and prepare quarter end/year-end financial reporting schedules

Must be flexible to work extended/flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, evenings, etc., as necessary

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required

Master's degree preferred

2-5 years professional accounting experience and strong accounting skills

Public Accounting experience preferred, but not required

Prior experience in global organization strongly preferred

Prior experience in software industry preferred

Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP and Cognos preferred

Must be fluent in English

Chartered accountant (IMCP or US CPA) is preferred, but not required

Working knowledge of general accounting functions, practices and US GAAP principles

Basic understanding of the requirements of the Sarbanes Oxley act and internal controls

Computer literate with proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, vlookup function, and other intermediate functions)

Good analytical, organizational, and time management skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to learn quickly, retain and apply knowledge

Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Detail oriented, good judgment and logical decision-making ability with a hands-on approach to assigned tasks