Staff Accountant

**The Role** The Staff Accountant prepares monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations to facilitate the monthly accounting close; records quarter-end and year-end closing journal entries; research and explain monthly variances of balance sheet and P&L accounts; prepare ad-hoc analysis around account balance differences along with proposed solution to resolve; supports inter-company transactions and reconciliations; and ensures accuracy and compliance of financial statement schedules in accordance with GAAP and internal policies **What You Will Do** * Support the monthly close process and ensure that all assigned close activities are accurately completed in a timely manner * Assist in the monthly preparation and upload of required data into Cognos (consolidation system) * Review, analyze and prepare monthly journal entries for month end close related to general corporate accounting processes * Analyze large datasets and prepare accruals for various balance sheet accounts * Support inter-company transactions and reconciliations * Analyze balance sheet account variances and provide explanations for variances between actual and forecasted balances for income statement accounts * Prepare detailed balance sheet account reconciliations, obtain corresponding support to verify accuracy of the financial numbers and resolve reconciling items timely * Assist in identifying potential process improvements, documenting new policies and procedures, and contributing to sound internal control development * Coordinate across cross-functional departments within the company to aide in analysis, research, and adherence to GAAP accounting standards and internal policies * Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors * Assist Accounting Manager and in ad hoc analysis and other projects * Works with the internal/external auditors and prepare quarter end/year-end financial reporting schedules * Must be flexible to work extended/flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, evenings, etc., as necessary **What You Wiil Bring** * Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required * Master’s degree preferred **Professional Skills** **Experience:** * 0-2 years professional accounting experience and strong accounting skills * Public Accounting experience preferred, but not required * Prior experience in global organization strongly preferred * Prior experience in software industry preferred * Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP and Cognos preferred **Knowledge:** * Must be fluent in English * Chartered accountant (IMCP or US CPA) is preferred, but not required * Working knowledge of general accounting functions, practices and US GAAP principles * Basic understanding of the requirements of the Sarbanes Oxley act and internal controls * Computer literate with proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, vlookup function, and other intermediate functions) * Good analytical, organizational, and time management skills * Strong oral and written communication skills * Ability to learn quickly, retain and apply knowledge * Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment * Detail oriented, good judgment and logical decision-making ability with a hands-on approach to assigned tasks