Overview:
The Staff Accountant reports to the Accounting Supervisor, Americas and is responsible for ensuring the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, and entering transactions for the North American region. The Staff Accountant will assist with the day-to-day accounting functions, month-end closings and analyze data, as necessary, to ensure that the general ledger is complete and accurate.
Job Responsibilities:
- Support the Americas Accounting team by preparing and recording monthly journal entries
- Maintain accuracy of schedules for the following:
- Prepaid Expenses
- Prepaid Insurance
- Accrued Property Taxes
- Other Assets
- Accrued Liabilities
- Analyze general ledger accounts and ensure financial compliance and accuracy
- Prepare account reconciliations with supporting documentation for Americas Shared Service Center’s balance sheets
- Support internal and external audit requests
- Ensure Global Accounting Policies are being applied within assigned areas of responsibility
- Complete various financial reporting surveys
- Other duties as assigned or requested
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 1-3 years of work experience in the accounting field is required
- Organizational, analytical skills and problem-solving skills
- Excellent working skills with Microsoft Office, especially with Excel
- Working knowledge of accounting concepts
- High degree of integrity and attention to organizational detail with strong work ethic
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills – both verbal and written
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of integrated software with emphasis on SAP/Oracle or similar exposure
- Public accounting experience, or experience in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks concurrently
- Exposure to Business Warehouse and Business Planning and Consolidation