Associate Accountant

Develops, implements and/or maintains one or more accounting systems: Journal entries, General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Revenue Reconciliation, etc. Reviews and interprets financial reporting requirements, rules and regulations. Balances books and prepares profit and loss, cash flow, income and balance sheet statements. Monitors and develops monthly reports of revenues and expenditures for projects. Provides record of assets, liabilities and other financial transactions. May prepare federal, state and local reports and tax returns. May assist in the setup of processes and procedures that properly capture, track and report revenue, including deferred revenue, in accordance with the company revenue recognition policy. May generate revenue reports for internal and/or external use. May interpret reports and records for managers/stakeholders. May be involved in reviewing, tracking and maintaining billing information in the financial systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and other accounting regulations. See also, Accounting - Cost Accounting focus if responsible for establishing control of cost accounting policies and procedures.

• Professional accounting certifications (CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent in progress)
• Experience in a multinational or regulated industry
• Exposure to financial shared services environments
• Experience with other GL automation tools and platforms

• →Process and reconcile intercompany transactions across multiple entities and jurisdictions (EMEA, APAC, US region and beyond)
• →Support intercompany matching and variance analysis
• →Prepare intercompany documentation and supporting schedules
• →Identify and resolve intercompany reconciling items
• →Maintain accuracy and completeness of intercompany ledger records

• →Take on ad hoc projects and tasks as business needs require
• →Support other GL and accounting teams on a flexible basis
• →Participate in process improvement initiatives
• →Contribute to documentation and process standardization

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for assigned entities
• Identify and investigate reconciling items and variances
• Prepare bank reconciliation documentation and supporting analysis
• Resolve timing differences and outstanding items
• Support cash position reporting and analysis

• Maintain and monitor GL accounts assigned to your responsibility
• Review and validate GL journal entries for completeness and accuracy
• Support account reconciliations and balance sheet analytics
• Ensure GL data integrity and proper documentation
• Investigate and resolve GL exceptions and discrepancies

• Execute assigned close tasks within defined timelines
• Support accrual identification and journal entry preparation
• Assist with account reconciliations and variance analysis
• Participate in close meetings and provide status updates
• Handle month-end reporting responsibilities and deadlines

• Prepare and organize audit workpapers and supporting documentation
• Respond to audit inquiries and provide timely information
• Support SOX and internal audit testing activities
• Document processes and controls for audit purposes
• Assist external auditors during fieldwork as required

• Maintain working knowledge of Blackline reconciliation platform
• Navigate Oracle ERP general ledger and financial reporting modules
• Work with Hyperion for budget and variance analysis
• Support Navision transactions where applicable
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in General Ledger, Accounts, or Record-to-Report (R2R) function
• Proven experience with bank reconciliations and intercompany accounting
• Experience supporting month-end and quarterly close processes
• Exposure to audit activities and audit preparation

• Working knowledge of Blackline reconciliation software
• Proficiency with Oracle ERP (GL module)
• Familiarity with Hyperion (financial planning / variance analysis)
• Experience with Navision or similar ERP systems
• Comfortable with Excel and data analysis

• Attention to Detail: High accuracy in transaction processing and reconciliation work
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication; ability to articulate complex accounting issues to non-accountants
• Self-Motivation: Proactive problem-solver who takes ownership of assigned tasks
• Teamwork: Collaborative mindset; willing to support colleagues and share knowledge
• Adaptability: Ready to take on ad hoc work and adjust priorities as business needs change
• Pressure Management: Ability to handle month-end and close deadlines with composure
• Independent Work: Capable of managing assigned workload with minimal supervision
• Transition & Knowledge Transfer: Ability to independently onboard and transition work to teammates

• Open-minded and curious approach to learning new tools and processes
• Comfort with ambiguity and changing priorities
• Initiative in identifying process improvements

• On-Site Attendance: 4 days per week in office
• Month-End Support: Extended hours may be required during close periods
• Collaboration: Regular interaction with audit, other GL teams, and global business units
• Continuous Learning: Willingness to develop technical and functional skills over time