Sr Accountant

**The position**As a Senior Accountant you will serve as the go-to person for complex technical accounting issues and 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 you will support the development of quarterly and annual corporate/divisional/functional reports, SEC reporting, and U.S. census reporting.**Main responsibilities**:- Reconcile balance sheet accounts.- Gather financial and statistical data (including headcount, utilities, and inventory volume) to support U.S. census development.- Leading 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.**What you need to succeed**:- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is required.- 5 years of accounting experience, with a strong knowledge of inventory and cost is required.- Strong knowledgebase in general accounting concepts and methodologies (GAAP, SOX, financial publications/pronouncements 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 system (JD Edwards, Hyperios, DAS or SAP).