Accountant

Overview

An Accountant will serve as the go‑to person for complex technical accounting issues and will be responsible for preparing entries for month end, reconciling account balances, assisting with Sarbanes‑Oxley Act controls/evaluations/verifications, supporting audit requests, and performing audit testing. As a Senior Accountant, they will support the development of quarterly and annual corporate/divisional/functional reports, SEC reporting, and U.S. census reporting.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Gather financial and statistical data (including headcount, utilities, and inventory volume) to support U.S. census development.
• Lead cost management initiatives, developing cost‑saving strategies.
• Perform month‑end close activities by pulling information from JD Edwards accounting system to compile data and prepare journal entries.
• Comply with SOX controls and GAAP to ensure a solid internal control environment.
• Develop quarterly and annual corporate/divisional/functional reports and SEC reports.
• Interact with internal and external audit groups as necessary to explain and provide evidence of process steps and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is required.
• 2 years of accounting experience, with a strong knowledge of inventory and cost.
• Strong knowledge base in general accounting concepts and methodologies (GAAP, SOX, financial publications/announcements, etc.).
• Advanced level of English written and oral is required.
• Availability to travel with a valid VISA is required.
• Must be detail‑oriented with great organizational skills to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in leveraging Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (JD Edwards, Hyperios, DAS or SAP).