General Accountant Us Gaap - Ciudad de México - Solera

Solera

Empresa verificada

Ciudad de México

hace 3 semanas

Publicado por:

Rodrigo Fernández

Reclutador de talento para beBee

Descripción

Who We Are

The role
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

What You'll Do

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 intercompany 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 crossfunctional 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/yearend financial reporting schedules
Must be flexible to work extended/flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, evenings, etc., as necessary

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required
Master's degree preferred

Professional Skills

Experience:

25 years professional accounting experience and strong accounting skills
Public Accounting experience preferred, but not required (some or all years can be industry experience)
Prior experience in global organization strongly preferred
Prior experience in software industry preferred
Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP and Cognos preferred

Knowledge:

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 multitask in a dynamic, fastpaced environment
Detail oriented, good judgment and logical decisionmaking ability with a handson approach to assigned tasks