What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant, Operations position at Proman USA, Inc.?
Job Summary / Overview
Reporting to the Operations Controller, this position responsibilities include general accounting, cost accounting, inventory, business analysis, financial closing & reporting, internal controls, processes and policies, among others.
Essential Job Functions
- Monthly Close –Prepares month-end closing, cost accounting, accruals, reserves, account reconciliations, and monthly financial statements, ensuring compliance with both US GAAP and IFRS.
- Journal Entries – Prepares monthly and ad hoc journal entries as needed.
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable – Supports manager in related activities, as needed.
- Fixed Assets - Ensures Company's tangible assets are properly recorded, managed, and disposed.
- Physical inventory: Manages periodic physical inventory of fixed assets, which involves verifying the existence and condition of each asset and reconciling the physical inventory with the book value of the assets.
- Upstream accounting – Responsible for preparation of upstream financials. Responsible for the recognition of revenue and expenditure including JIBs and related accruals.
- Cost Optimization: Supports identification and implementation of initiatives to reduce costs and improve profitability for an organization.
- Variance analysis – Analyzes variances and communicates explanations to management with recommended actions.
- Assist with annual budget – Assists business units to prepare annual budget, supporting local management and the FP&A teams.
- Accounting Policies and Procedures: Prepares and updates Accounting Policies and Procedures as necessary to ensure reporting integrity, safeguard company assets, and identify risks.
- ERP System Implementation: Participates in initiatives to enhance and upgrade the system.
- Process Improvements: Collaborates to ensure best practices and effective processes are in place. Promotes automation initiatives where benefits outweigh the costs
- Supports External Audit & Tax Activities: Assists with preparation of annual independent external audit financial statements under both IFRS and US GAAP, as well as coordinate with external tax consultants to assist in their preparation of the tax provisions and return.
- Other Value Added: Participates and collaborates in other initiatives as directed or determined on own initiative.
Qualifications
Education, Experience, and/or Training
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from four-year college/university (required)
- Minimum 10 years’ experience
- ERP implementation experience (desired)
- Big 4 Audit/Assurance Experience (preferred)
- Upstream experience (preferred)
- Microsoft ERP Family of systems (preferred)
- Self-starter who can take initiative on projects and problem-solving
Special Requirements
Tools / Equipment
- Computer
- Copy Machine
- Scanner
- Telephone system
Software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook required.
Physical
- Ability to lift 20 lbs. occasionally.
- Ability to sit for prolonged amounts of time required.
- Ability to effectively communicate through various means required.
Environmental
- Most of the work is performed within an office environment, including office equipment – such as computers, telephones and copiers.
- Requires passing by industrial equipment on way to office.
- Noise levels are typically moderate.
Work Schedule
- Regular 40-hour work week, normal duty hours as assigned.
- May work longer hours to meet deadlines as necessary.
Travel
- Less than 10%, as needed
