Description**About the company**:The **Staff Accountant** is responsible for supporting the General Ledger Accounting function by conducting balance sheet analysis and reconciliation, journal entry preparation, intercompany accounting and fixed asset accounting.
**The specific duties of this position include**:- Prepare and review recurring journal entries for multiple entities and maintain intercompany integrity.- Create journal entries to correct balances in the general ledger.- Prepare periodic reports as assigned.- Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts, including balance sheet and expense accounts.- Input fixed asset additions and disposals to the Fixed Asset System.- Utilize fixed assets software to develop and book monthly depreciation.- Assist in the monthly report preparation- Assist in preparation of financial plans and budgets- Responsible for working effectively with and assisting external and internal auditors.- Support month end closing tasks for multiple entities, including account variance review and root cause analysis.- Perform data compilation, analysis and procedures to ensure effective internal controls and compliance with Sarbanes Oxley.- Prepare and send periodic reports to management and be able to respond to questions concerning the data presented.- Other duties as assigned**Requirements**:Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.- 2+ years of general ledger accounting experience.- 1+ year of auditing experience (preferably with Big-4 firm).- Working knowledge of US GAAP.- Strong analytical and organizational skills.- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.- Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.- Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP and / or JD Edwards preferred, but not required.- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business information/documents.- Advanced problem solving and organizational skills.- Excellent task management and follow-up skills.- Knowledge of, and hands on experience in continuous improvement concepts.- Sarbanes-Oxley experience desired, but not required.