Intercompany Accountant

Description

General Summary:
The Intercompany Accountant is responsible for managing and ensuring the accuracy of financial records, reconciliations, and transactions across multiple business entities. This role focuses on maintaining general ledgers, conducting period-end closings, and providing insightful financial reporting and analysis in alignment with GAAP. This position also includes managing decisions around how entities cooperate with each other.

Essential Job Requirements:

• Maintain general ledgers for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions, eliminating duplications and discrepancies across entities.
• Reconciling intercompany combined balances under the J Squared parent.
• Prepare and post journal entries related to each entity, ensuring proper allocation.
• Prepare financial statements for each entity, consolidating reports for management review.
• Reconcile accounts receivable and payable balances for each entity and resolve any discrepancies.
• Complete bank reconciliations for multiple entities on a regular basis, identifying and resolving any differences.
• Support audits and bank requests by gathering, preparing, and providing documentation for each entity.

Physical Requirements:
This position involves extended use of computers and regular interaction with team members across departments.

Work Environment:
This role operates in an open-office setting, promoting collaboration and teamwork across various functional areas.

EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Note:  The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and cost accounting practices in a multi-entity setting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with ERP systems is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required, with 3-5 years of relevant experience in a multi-entity environment with industry specialization in either manufacturing or real estate preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems are essential.