Purpose:
This position will bring specialized knowledge and experience to utilize all aspects of US GAAP accounting in performing a variety of accounting and reporting functions within our Shared Services division.
Job Functions/Accountabilities:
Responsible for all aspects of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Accounting and compliance for multiple US affiliated companiesPerform all related accounting functions required to maintain the general ledger in compliance with GAAP and company policy and procedures, including, but not limited to, the following:Recording of company revenues in compliance with ASC 606 (including project/percentage of completion accounting for certain aspects)Recording company COGS and expenses in accordance with GAAPPreparing and posting journal entries to record all business transactionsReconciling balance sheet accounts, ensuring financial statement accuracyAnalyzing income statement accounts, including flux analysisManaging accounts payable functions, including processing and issuing payments for customer invoices.Completing period-end closing activities to ensure timely reportingPreparing of financial statements, including Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Statement of Cash Flows including variance analysis of budget versus actual for monthly and annual reportingAdhering to JSOX internal controls and proceduresPrepare cash flow forecasting and reporting to management and ensure compliance with any bank requirements Manage and record fixed asset purchases/projectsReconcile physical inventory to books on a periodic basisCoordinate with internal and external auditors on periodic financial statement and JSOX audits (as applicable) and audited financialsCommunicate with customers and vendors to address questions, resolve issues, and respond to requestsAssist in researching, registering, and filing for all regulatory and state and local tax requirementsAssist with internal control implementation and documentationAssist in ERP system implementations (as needed) and evaluate and develop workflow processes and procedures for new affiliated companies; develop, recommend, and implement procedural and system changes to increase accuracy and efficienciesTraining others (as needed)Other additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education and Certifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
- Master’s Degree in Business or Accounting a plus
- CPA Certification preferred
Experience:
- 5+ Years of accounting experience required
- Experience with manufacturing/cost accounting/inventory management a must
- Experience including project/percentage of completion accounting for certain aspects
- Experience handling multi-location, multi-state companies a plus
- SAP experience a plus
Special Qualifications:
- Solid accounting/technical skills and working knowledge of GAAP
- Strong MS Office knowledge is required; advanced Excel skills a plus
- Effective verbal and written communication skills are required
- Exposure to US GAAP ASC 606 and ASC 842 compliance a plus
- Exposure to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance a plus
- Initiative, customer service orientation, attention to detail, adaptability and decision-making skills are essential.
- Highly organized with an ability to work independently
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