Job description

Overall Purpose of The Job

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the daily and month-end processes associated with payroll, capital, and IT as well as the ongoing financial support/analysis necessary to support the business. This may include but is not limited to journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, reporting, corporate templates/forms, financial analysis, process improvement, etc

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing daily and month-end closing processes to include but not limited to journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, reporting (standard/ad-hoc), corporate templates, and P&L analysis.
• Act as lead liaison with various departments within the company (i.e. Human Resources, IT, etc.)
• Be responsible for the recording and analysis of payroll and capital activities (journal entries, capital authorizations, fixed assets, etc.)
• Drive processes to ensure adherence to reporting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Review, document, and improve upon the company policies, procedures, and internal controls, this may include but is not limited to the proper design, operational effectiveness, and communication of suggestions for continuous improvement
• Discuss and communicate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to internal/external individuals to assist them in understanding accounting and finance treatments
• Assist with and drive financial analysis of company financial statements every month
• Assist with audits (internal/external) including the preparation/analysis of requests
• Drive process improvements, where/when necessary to improve efficiency and timing within the role of the Senior Accountant, as well as within the Accounting/Finance department and Medaire Worldwide as a whole
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge/understanding/application of Accounting, Finance, and Internal Control principles/processes, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Advanced analysis of financial data as well as the ability to prepare financial reports and management reports (standard/ad-hoc)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with U.S. and international associates
• Ability to work in a team environment including strong influencing skills and the ability to deliver results in a matrix reporting environment
• Advanced Excel and problem-solving skills

Required Competencies

• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Acute attention to detail
• Multi-tasker, ability to handle high-pressure deadline in a driven environment
• Self-starter
• Change Agent
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills

Required Work Experience

• Five (5) to eight (8) years of progressive experience in the areas of accounting, finance, financial reporting, financial analysis, and driving process improvements
• Highly effective analytics, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/etc.) as well as with accounting and financial software (Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, etc.)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance
• MBA and/or CPA preferred
• Six Sigma a plus

Required Languages

• ·English
• Foreign Language skills a plus

Travel / Rotation Requirements

• None required

International SOS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.