.The RoleThe 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; Ensures accuracy and compliance of financial statement schedules in accordance with GAAP and internal policies.What You Will DoSupport 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 inter-company 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 cross-functional departments within the company to aid 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 in ad hoc analysis and other projects.Work with the internal/external auditors and prepare quarter-end/year-end financial reporting schedules.Must be flexible to work extended/flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, evenings, etc., as necessary.What You Will BringBachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.Master's degree preferred.Professional SkillsExperience:2-3 years professional accounting experience and strong accounting skills.Public Accounting experience preferred, but not required.Prior experience in a global organization strongly preferred.Prior experience in the 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
