[Position]
Sr. Accountant
[About The Employer]
This client is a world leader in ATM self-service technologies. The have built a reputation for innovation by continually researching, developing and delivering quality ATM products. flexible products that adapt to our changing world and our customers' changing needs.
[Job Summary]
The Sr. Accountant will be responsible for applying generally accepted accounting principles and procedures to prepare accurate and timely financial entries, analyze financial information, and prepare timely financial statements and reports for the company.
[Job Description]
- Perform and review monthly close process to ensure books and records are accurately stated and all close procedures are completed.
- Assists with compiling and preparing analysis, schedules, and financial statements for internal purposes and financial audits.
- Prepare monthly inventory reports for HQ and management.
- Maintain the fixed asset and associated depreciation schedules, provide monthly detail by Business unit.
- Assists in preparing all financial, tax audits and quarterly review by internal and external auditors.
- Establishes and maintains productive relationships with key resources including managers, employees and external payers.
- Provide direction and support for the accounting team and monitor operation expenditures.
- Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements
- Monitor and filing of regulatory reports with the appropriate agencies (sales and local taxes, etc.)
- Prepare ad-hoc reports and requests as needed
[Additional Required Skills and Abilities]
Demonstrate broad business and accounting knowledge; describe generally accepted accounting practice (GAAP) and IFRS.
Demonstrated success in managing and providing hands on support for all accounting functions including accounts payable fixed assets, general business tax requirements and reconciliations.
Demonstrated advanced proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, graphs and database software.
Ability to distinguish between "big picture" concepts and comments and specialized, smaller specific facts associated with work; note the specifics of events and experiences; explain, in general, how details impact end goals or outcomes; ensure that work is completed accurately and with the appropriate level of detail
Demonstrates an understanding of basic financial concepts such as cash flows, operating profit/loss, and net income; conduct financial analysis
Addresses and resolves issues impacting information systems reporting; look for ways to minimize close time and improve close process
[Qualifications]
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, or closely related discipline, required.
Bilingual Fluency in Korean is required.
A minimum of 7 years of general ledger experience in a corporate accounting function preferred.
Strong understanding of GAAP and IFRS
Very strong analytical Skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, v-lookups, etc....)
Highly detail oriented and organized in work
Ability to meet assigned deadlines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives
Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.
Ability to record, prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations required.
Must have experience using Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards or related enterprise system in a professional capacity.
Ability to help process and lead the month-end close process strongly preferred.
CPA designation preferred.
[Physical Demands]
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear.
The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Vision abilities required to perform this job include close vision.