Senior Global Staff Accountant

Reporting to Global Controllership, the accountant supports key projects in internal and external financial reporting and analysis; integration and automation of various accounting reports and Accounting systems; validation of proper support for accounting information; and other ad hoc tasks in the financial process. The accountant will work with various team members globally in a collaborative environment to improve business and accounting processes, Financial Reports, data clean-up, and ongoing support. This position's location is flexible/remote (preference for Americas working hours).

Responsibilities

• Lead the automation of various accounting reports related to Payroll and accounting systems.
• Coordinate with global accounting and regional accounting team to make efficient financial reporting.
• Performs general ledger account reconciliations, verifies the accuracy of data, and reports, identifies, and corrects issues raised at the global or regional level.
• Support timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close, including assigned journal entries, internal payroll posting for various countries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of all operational management accounts.
• Assists in providing schedules and commentary with respect to operating maintenance accounts results and variances, and with the production of financial statements and applicable commentary.
• Prepare special financial reports as requested by management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends, including gross wages and tax reconciliations for external accounts.
• Assisting global accounting team with regards to general accounting inquiries and Sage Intacct related questions.
• Work on Ad hoc projects based on the requirements from Global Finance team.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field is preferred.
• CPA, CMA, CA, ACCA or equivalent accounting license required.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting or finance with global exposure to multiple countries.
• Familiarity with US GAAP and IFRS.
• Audit experience from management accounting or audit firm.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (other languages are a plus)
• Data-driven person, must be detail-oriented with an eye for mistakes.
• Good organizational, time management, customer service skills
• Self-starter, ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with global team.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and word is required.
• Experience with Sage Intacct accounting software or similar systems preferred.