Senior Accountant

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Job Summary

The Senior Accountant for the AMER region uses experienced professional accountant knowledge to resolve diverse accounting matters. Performs monthly accounting close activities focused on more risky and complicated countries.  

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex general ledger journal entries

• Ensures proper and timely recording of financial transactions in the general ledger in accordance with GAAP, company policies and internal control standards

• Manage a large portfolio of complex CIP construction & IT projects and work cross functionally to ensure accurate accounting

• Prepare account reconciliations for moderate to complex accounts.  Ensures that general ledger ending balances are reconciled and reconciling items are resolved

• Participate in month end close activities & Quarter end activities

• Review of financial results and variance analysis as compared to prior period for assigned areas on the financial statements

• Work with various data owners and departments which includes Tax, OPS, CIO and Finance

• Prepare financial audit PBC requests for quarterly financial reviews and the annual audit for both SEC reporting and the external auditors

• Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis

• Special projects as required

• · Performs flux analysis

•  Prepares reconciliations

•  Executes SOX controls

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years of experience in accounting, Fixed Assets/CIP experience preferred

• Experience performing accounting research

• Strong analytical and process skills; strong attention to detail

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in Excel beyond basic use (i.e. pivot tables, vlookups, etc.) required

• Experience with Oracle Cloud, PPM, PCS preferred.

• Experience with Hyperion Essbase, preferred

• Strong organization and planning skills, and strong PC skills

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written

• Team player with a positive energetic attitude

• BA in Accounting preferred

• MBA and/or CPA is a Plus

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