General Accountant

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs and provides guidance to Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) off-site team of 5-7 staff on R2R processes.
• Reviews Account reconciliations, ensuring appropriate documentation to support transactions, accuracy, and timely resolution.
• Subject Matter Expert of the Oracle General Ledger.
• Responsible for Oracle setup in R2R module; including, creating mass allocations, updating chart of accounts/cross validation rules, currency rate setup, mapping from legacy system to Oracle.
• Completes month-end closing procedures, including management of Oracle system open/close processes.
• Participates in process improvements to ensure operations are streamlined and efficient.
• Responds and assists Business Units with questions, resolving issues, and providing recommendations.
• Coordinates with IT department for system issues, maintenance, and development.
• Assists in developing and recommending changes to accounting policies, procedures, and processes.
• Provides documentation to internal and external audit as necessary for SOX controls as well as review and approval of SOX testing after month-end.
• Provides schedules and disclosures for corporate reporting and external auditors.
• Assists in training, support, and review of work of junior members of the team to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Assists Regional Lead in the development of standard operating procedures.
• Assists Regional Lead in the results of team activities and metrics.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience required.
• 5 years of accounting experience in General Ledger.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements (including ability to identify risks & suggest preventative controls).
• Ability to collect, interpret, and evaluate financial information, identify patterns & trends, make decisions for accounting treatment based on facts & circumstances.
• Ability to understand business needs & assist to meet goals, while maintaining compliance with GAAP, Mattel policies, deadlines, etc.
• Strong General ledger skills & proficiency using multiple ledgers.
• Understanding of Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and year-end Financial Statement Close process.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with strong emphasis on Excel.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate accurately & with clarity.
• Must be self-motivated, able to work under minimal supervision.
• Experience with large ERP system – Oracle preferred.
• Experience with reporting systems – HFM preferred.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $39.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Required)
• General ledger accounting: 5 years (Required)
• SOX: 5 years (Required)
• Audit: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in East Aurora, NY 14052

Salary : $39 - $50