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: - 2-5 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