What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Clark Davis Associates?
Company Description
Our client who is a leading residential home provider is looking for a Senior Accountant.
Job Description
• Completes month-end closings for international entities and foreign currency ledgers including transfer pricing and intercompany accounting.
• Ensures accuracy of the month-end close and validity of the amounts for each international business unit. Identifies/investigates discrepancies and provides management with recommended solutions and preventative measures.
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets international account activities, including account fluctuations. Provides findings and recommendations to management.
• Completes schedules for year-end audit and provides assistance to outside auditors, as needed.
• Prepares GST/HST and VAT filings. Assists with other tax filings and tax matters, as needed.
• Responsible for monthly account reconciliations, quarterly balance sheet binders, and Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) accounting differences.
• Reviews daily cash requirement to ensure sufficient funding.
• Reviews, prepares, and ensures that intercompany invoicing and related accounting is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Works closely with Regional Vice Presidents, Client Service Directors, and service teams located in US, Canada, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Hong Kong on financial matters, reporting, budgeting, and planning. Provides financial information and advice to company management. Answers non-routine inquiries regarding international accounting policies and procedures.
• Recommends, maintains, and documents effective internal controls and processes to ensure system integrity and compliance with accounting system and company requirements and guidelines.
• Responsible for the completion of statutory filing and reporting requirements, as well as support of internal and external audits of companies international activity.
• Works closely with Collection Coordinator, Client Service Director (CSD) and Controller to manage outstanding receivables.
• Works on special projects as assigned by the International Controller, VP/Controller of Shared Services, and the CFO to fulfill business requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting strongly preferred
• MBA or Certified Public Accountant designation preferred
• Five (5) or more years of professional experience in international accounting, financial analysis, and reporting
• Experience preparing and recording journal entries, and performing account reconciliations and analysis
• Experience using the JD Edwards accounting system preferred
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Complete understanding of the technical aspects of account analyses and financial statements
• Knowledge of FAS 52 application to balance sheet and income statement strongly preferred
• Familiarity with GST/HST, VAT and UK P11D(b)
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products
• Working knowledge of JD Edwards or similar accounting system
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong customer service orientation
• Knowledge and ability to use typical office equipment (PC, calculator, fax machine, etc.
Additional Information
Salary 75-95k