senior global accountant

Job details Summary Spherion $100,000 - $115,000 per year Permanent 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Industry accounting & auditing (Business and Financial Operations Occupations) Reference number S_176984 Job details The Senior Global Accountant is responsible for bringing all worldwide general ledgers together on a timely basis to arrive at a consolidated view of Corporate performance. Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager within the Global Team, the position will work closely with corporate accounting and tax, global operating locations and business unit controllers to ensure: ... 1 Worldwide trial balances are correct and validated. 2 Intercompany transactions properly reflect corporate structural relationships. 3 Intercompany eliminations and foreign exchange entries are appropriately booked.

Responsibilities:

Primary Roles and Responsibilities Global Close Management:

Assist with global accounting closes, including preparation and communication of global close calendars and close progression, while acting as a global point person for related inquiries.

Transaction & Review:

Prepare and/or review accounting entries for corporate transactions, intercompany settlement and eliminations, transfer pricing consistency, account reconciliations, and flux analysis.

System Optimization:

Participate in all financial reporting system-related activities such as changes to the global chart of accounts, entity reporting hierarchies, user access, consolidation mappings, and other processes and controls.

Subsidiary Oversight:

Manage multiple subsidiary relationships as well as data from multiple accounting systems.

Cross-Functional Liaison:

Partner with financial planning, treasury, and tax functions, as well as external auditors as needed.

Financial Analysis:

Support variance and financial analysis of results at the consolidated level as well as by location and line of business.

Compliance:

Ensure consistent application of GAAP in financial reporting and maintain expertise in financial reporting standards as defined by FASB and the SEC.

Working hours:

8:00 AM - 5:00

PM Skills:

Active CPA license a plus

Education:

Bachelors Experience:

4-7 years

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications Education:

Bachelors and/or masters degree in accounting.

Experience:

• Experience in Big 4 or Industry Accounting with proven ability to work with multiple EPM and financial reporting systems. Experience with financial consolidation of different business units, companies, and international entities as well as multiple accounting systems.

Technical Knowledge:

• Thorough working knowledge and understanding of financial reporting requirements under GAAP and SEC regulations. Comprehensive knowledge and experience with general accounting, foreign currency issues, month-end close procedures, eliminations and consolidations, SOX controls, and external audit procedures.

Skills & Flexibility:

• Ability to offer flexibility in schedule to accommodate various time zones. Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, and Access/Monarch.

This position offers:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, and PTO. Apply Now! Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show less Show more The Senior Global Accountant is responsible for bringing all worldwide general ledgers together on a timely basis to arrive at a consolidated view of Corporate performance. Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager within the Global Team, the position will work closely with corporate accounting and tax, global operating locations and business unit controllers to ensure: 1 Worldwide trial balances are correct and validated. 2 Intercompany transactions properly reflect corporate structural relationships. 3 Intercompany eliminations and foreign exchange entries are appropriately booked.

Responsibilities:

Primary Roles and Responsibilities Global Close Management:

Assist with global accounting closes, including preparation and communication of global close calendars and close progression, while acting as a global point person for related inquiries.

Transaction & Review:

Prepare and/or review accounting entries for corporate transactions, intercompany settlement and eliminations, transfer pricing consistency, account reconciliations, and flux analysis. ...

System Optimization:

Participate in all financial reporting system-related activities such as changes to the global chart of accounts, entity reporting hierarchies, user access, consolidation mappings, and other processes and controls.

Subsidiary Oversight:

Manage multiple subsidiary relationships as well as data from multiple accounting systems.

Cross-Functional Liaison:

Partner with financial planning, treasury, and tax functions, as well as external auditors as needed.

Financial Analysis:

Support variance and financial analysis of results at the consolidated level as well as by location and line of business.

Compliance:

Ensure consistent application of GAAP in financial reporting and maintain expertise in financial reporting standards as defined by FASB and the SEC.

Working hours:

8:00 AM - 5:00

PM Skills:

Active CPA license a plus

Education:

Bachelors Experience:

4-7 years

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications Education:

Bachelors and/or masters degree in accounting.

Experience:

• Experience in Big 4 or Industry Accounting with proven ability to work with multiple EPM and financial reporting systems. Experience with financial consolidation of different business units, companies, and international entities as well as multiple accounting systems.

Technical Knowledge:

• Thorough working knowledge and understanding of financial reporting requirements under GAAP and SEC regulations. Comprehensive knowledge and experience with general accounting, foreign currency issues, month-end close procedures, eliminations and consolidations, SOX controls, and external audit procedures.

Skills & Flexibility:

• Ability to offer flexibility in schedule to accommodate various time zones. Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, and Access/Monarch.

This position offers:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, and PTO. Apply Now! Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show less Show more key responsibilities

Primary Roles and ResponsibilitiesGlobal Close Management:

Assist with global accounting closes, including preparation and communication of global close calendars and close progression, while acting as a global point person for related inquiries.

Transaction & Review:

Prepare and/or review accounting entries for corporate transactions, intercompany settlement and eliminations, transfer pricing consistency, account reconciliations, and flux analysis.

System Optimization:

Participate in all financial reporting system-related activities such as changes to the global chart of accounts, entity reporting hierarchies, user access, consolidation mappings, and other processes and controls.

Subsidiary Oversight:

Manage multiple subsidiary relationships as well as data from multiple accounting systems.

Cross-Functional Liaison:

Partner with financial planning, treasury, and tax functions, as well as external auditors as needed.

Financial Analysis:

Support variance and financial analysis of results at the consolidated level as well as by location and line of business.

Compliance:

Ensure consistent application of GAAP in financial reporting and maintain expertise in financial reporting standards as defined by FASB and the SEC. experience 4-7 years skills Active CPA license a plus qualifications

Minimum QualificationsEducation:

Bachelors and/or masters degree in accounting.

Experience:

• Experience in Big 4 or Industry Accounting with proven ability to work with multiple EPM and financial reporting systems.

Experience with financial consolidation of different business units, companies, and international entities as well as multiple accounting systems.

Technical Knowledge:

• Thorough working knowledge and understanding of financial reporting requirements under GAAP and SEC regulations.

Comprehensive knowledge and experience with general accounting, foreign currency issues, month-end close procedures, eliminations and consolidations, SOX controls, and external audit procedures.

Skills & Flexibility:

• Ability to offer flexibility in schedule to accommodate various time zones.

Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, and Access/Monarch. education Bachelors share this job. send via e-mail print it