Associate Accounting Manager, Record to Report

Requirement Details:

Job Title: Associate Manager, Record to Report

Location: East Aurora, NY (Hybrid)

Duration: 6 months contract with potential for extension

Rate Range: $45-48/hr on W2

Description

• The Shared Services Organization is on a transformation journey – set out to dramatically improve its operations by adopting best practices and developing a culture of continuous improvement.
• Our current operating model consists of regional captive centers supported by a global Business Process Outsourcing operation for our Finance & Accounting processes.
• Becoming a world class Shared Services Organization requires changes in our business processes and many of our existing accounting systems.
• To that point, we have embarked on several strategic initiatives to upgrade our systems and automate and standardize our processes.
• The Associate Manager, Record to Report (R2R) is responsible for oversight of month-end close and day-to-day activities, including and not limited to, timely and accurate processing of accounting transactions, account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and leading a consistent General Ledger process.
• The role will require excellent communication skills, strong accounting skills & knowledge of GAAP, and the ability work with all levels of internal stakeholders and business partners.

WHAT YOUR IMPACT WILL BE:

• 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

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• 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, client’s 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 & strong ability to self-review work before submission
• 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