Staff Accountant

**Who We Are****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’ll 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’ll Bring**- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required- Master’s degree preferred**Professional Skills****Experience**:- 2-5 years professional accounting experience and strong accounting skills- Public Accounting experience preferred, but not required (some or all years can be industry experience)- Prior experience in global organization strongly preferred- Prior experience in software industry preferred- Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP and Cognos preferredKnowledge:- 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 multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment- Detail oriented, good judgment and logical decision-making ability with a hands-on approach to assigned tasksTipo de puesto: Tiempo completoSueldo: $11,111.00 - $99,999.00 al mesHorario:- Turno de 8 horasPuede trasladarse/mudarse:- 03330, Ciudad de México, CDMX: Trasladarse al trabajo sin problemas o planear mudarse antes de comenzar a trabajar (Obligatorio)Experiência:- Accounting Processess: 1 año (Obligatorio)- Account Reconciliations: 1 año (Obligatorio)- Monthly Closed: 1 año (Obligatorio)- Book Provisions: 1 año (Obligatorio)- US GAAP: 1 año (Obligatorio)Idioma:- English proficiently and accurately (Obligatorio)