Staff Accountant II - General Ledger

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Month-End Closing and Reporting

Process assigned month end closing tasks for one or more company codes in SAP

Perform balance sheet account reconciliations on a monthly basis

Process intercompany charge backs, reconciliations, and billings as necessary

Timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports or roll forwards

Prepare schedules and documentation for the Tax group as well as for internal / external audits as needed

Transactional Processes and Account Maintenance

Calculate and post journal entries such as accruals, reserves, allowances and adjustments to properly account for transactions and accurately measure the valuation of balances like capitalized assets, inventory and liabilities

Where inventory accounting is applicable, ensure assigned master data accuracy and process product related fixed asset transactions

When assigned, calculate and post regional and global elimination entries for preparation of consolidated financial statements.

When applicable, calculate realized / unrealized foreign exchange gains / losses as they pertain to FX trades, foreign denominated cash accounts and revaluation of balance sheet accounts to group currency at month end. Understand and validate currency translation and reporting of realized / unrealized gains.

Where applicable, maintain master data such as for fixed assets, cost centers, internal orders

Obtain approvals where a process requires it like for fixed asset spend releases

Other specific tasks may be required and assigned like intercompany transfers, depreciation and useful life determination for patents or other assets, ad hoc requests or analyses for internal customers and finance leadership

Research and Analytics

Ensure transactions and journal entries are recorded according to US GAAP and aligned with finance and reporting manual

Analyze account fluctuations, trends and variances to budget and prior periods in order to highlight business risks, opportunities and allow for timely decision making

Assist in completion of the presentation of financial statements and company performance

Planning and Process Improvement Functions

Participate and support budgetary processes as needed

Support or provide inputs for preparation of cash flow forecasts

Identify and recommend process improvements to financial processes and reports

Adhere to internal control policies

Additional Duties & Responsibilities :

Expected to display general working knowledge of US GAAP principles

Gain experience in multi-tasking and prioritizing work

Able to perform routine transaction processing and standard, repeatable monthly tasks

Expected to gain and demonstrate full knowledge of assigned accounting related areas

Ability to independently calculate and process more advanced monthly entries or cost programs including reconciliations

Ability to transparently report on budget and actual spent for assigned areas including production based fixed assets or similar

Preferred Education / Experience :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required

2 years of relevant work experience required

Specialized Skills :

Working knowledge of SAP ERP system including basic CO functionality like cost centers and production orders, procurement

Problem solving and analytical skills with high attention to detail

Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLookups, database downloads)

Strong working knowledge of IBM Cognos / TM1 (PAW, PAFE) and DBRW formulas or SAP drill downs

Strong collaboration and basic presentation skills

Blackline experience preferred

Discretion / Latitude :

Works independently, as well as with a team, under very general supervision. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.

Machine, Tools, and / or Equipment Skills :

Virtual machines and laptops. Microsoft environment. Work with standard current computer applications, including but not limited to collaboration tools, email, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Mathematical Skills :

Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements.

Language and Communication Skills :

Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.