Sr. Accountant - General Ledger (long term contract) - Join a Market Leader

KEYS:

• Heavy analysis experience
• Comprehensive background in accounting and accounting flows.

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance
• 5 yr experience in accounting, and/OR auditing and/OR financial reporting
  • (or 9+ years if no BS degree)
• Excellent knowledge of accrual accounting, account reconciliations,
• Knowledge of International Accounting Standards and GAAP.
• Ability to timely complete accounting tasks in support of period closings.
• Excellent knowledge of financial audit requirements.
• Excellent analytical ability for complex financial issues.
• Knowledge and experience with the SAP FI/CO Module.

PREFERRED (A Plus, NOT required):

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - OR
• MS degree in Business, Accounting or Finance - OR
• Experience in a Big4 Auditing firm - OR
• Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

OTHER:
--Must be available to work overtime when needed, especially during month end close (1st 3 days)
--Able to travel domestically and internationally when required (appx 10%)

DUTIES:
1. Update, maintain and report weekly cash forecast to headquarters treasury department, utilizing cash expectations from Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable service centers, as well as revenue forecast from Controlling, (ITS reporting)
2. Manage all financial aspects of the core liabilities and core assets of the company, including reconciliation of balances and coordination the investigation of differences with core manager. (TCMS)
3. Assist with preparation and reporting of month end IFRS financial results to headquarters, including preparation of multiple journal entries, reports and schedules (MIF reporting)
4. Analyze and perform inventory revaluations for various issues, after proper approvals. Investigate underlying causes and implement corrective actions.
5. Prepare and review various account reconciliations as assigned
6. Prepare schedules requested by management and auditors and provide support during audits.
7. Develop, implement, modify, and document accounting processes, systems and financially relevant internal controls, and perform self assessment testing as scheduled. (ICS)
8. Oversee, coordinate and support cross-functional projects that involve various accounting functions.
9. Understand and maintain knowledge on current industry standards for International Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards.
10. Keep management informed on finances of the company, current workload, issues and future assignments.
11. Perform special projects as needed.