Staff Accountant

Hace 14 horas

distrito federal, México Solera Corporation Jornada completa
Responsibilities
  • Prepare monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations to support the monthly accounting close.
  • Record quarter‑end and year‑end closing journal entries.
  • Research and explain monthly variances of balance sheet and P&L accounts.
  • Develop ad‑hoc analysis around account balance differences and propose solutions to resolve issues.
  • Support inter‑company transactions and reconciliations and ensure accuracy and compliance of financial statement schedules in accordance with GAAP and internal policies.
  • Assist in the monthly preparation and upload of required data into Cognos (consolidation system).
  • Analyze large datasets and prepare accruals for various balance‑sheet accounts.
  • 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 aid 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 perform ad‑hoc analysis and other projects.
  • Work with the internal/external auditors and prepare quarter‑end/year‑end financial reporting schedules.
  • Be flexible to work extended/flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, evenings, etc., as necessary.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (required).
  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • 2–5 years of professional accounting experience with strong accounting skills.
  • Public accounting experience is preferred, but not required.
  • Prior experience in a global organization strongly preferred.
  • Prior experience in the software industry preferred.
  • Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP and Cognos preferred.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Chartered accountant (IMCP or US CPA) 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, and other intermediate functions).
  • Strong 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.