Posted: 10/10/20222022-10-102022-11-19Employment Type:Contract To HireJob Category:Accounting & FinanceJob Number: 518085Is job remote?: YesCountry: United States
Job Description
Accounting, Global Accounting
Contract
Job Location: Boston/remote
Hours: 9-5
Company Information: Management Consulting
Interview Process: Zoom calls
Must Have:
Bachelor’ s Degree
US GAAP
Global Accounting
Nice to have:
CPA – highly preferred
Big 4 experience
Management experience
SAP
Accumulate, journal, reconcile and report on Americas region financial information for specific transactions and programs.
Prepare financial reports for internal distribution
Review and post journal entries as part of the month-end close process
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations over various and rotating areas
Review balance sheets and income statement accounts for accuracy
Prepare and review fluctuation analysis of balance sheet accounts for delivery to senior management
Assist with preparation of quarterly reporting package to the Americas CFO
Responsible for aspects of the month-end financial close, including meeting with FP&A and others within the organization, reviewing contracts, and performing calculations and analysis to prepare more complex journal entries and analysis
Assist in the identification of risks and implementation of new controls where necessary
Prepare detailed audit schedules for year-end and interim reviews.
Assist with finance system implementation by updating and/or preparing necessary Accounting policies and instruct/educate worldwide offices to ensure compliance
Remain informed of new and/or changing US GAAP standards
Align the accounting needs from both a Global perspective as well as local statutory perspective
Evaluate, develop and coach junior team members and assistance with preparation of semi-annual reviews for these individuals
Assist in the management of the team with a focus on achievement of overall team goals as well as supervision of individuals in accountant and experienced accountant roles
Assist in the analysis and development of internal controls for safeguarding company assets. Develop documentation of procedures and recommendations for process improvements
Perform diverse duties for departmental, corporate and banking requirements, and perform other duties and projects as assigned
Represent the company as a highly visible customer service representative, both internally and externally, including inquiries from cost center managers, domestic and international controllers, other finance department staff members, etc.
Required
Bachelor’ s degree
CPA
Preferred
Big four experience
Required
4-6+ years of progressive accounting experience
Experience working in a regional or global accounting environment
Knowledge of computer information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications
Eg. SAP, FloQast, Visual Lease
Required
Strong knowledge of US GAAP
Ability to research relevant guidance to support and/or suggest proper accounting treatment
Excellent problem solving skills, including the ability to logically structure problems using a hypothesis driven approach
Ability to work effectively in global teams
Excellent written communication skills (in PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to adapt oral communication style to varied audiences
English language fluency (both written and oral)
Flexible and adaptable to change
Ability to prioritize time and tasks according to business needs and value, avoid low-value add daily fire-fighting in order to hit long-term goals and objectives
Self-starter and the ability to work independently
Headstart – GL NE, GL National
Contract with permanent potential
Estimated Duration: 6-7 months
Hourly: 43-57
Salary: $90-123K
Background Check: yes, very extensive check
Timeline: Start end of July, early August
Location: Preferably in the Boston area however they are willing to look 100% remote
* 131 Dartmouth Street 9th floor Boston Massachusetts 02116
*Everyone is remote right now but plans to go back into the office come September
*Manager is willing to hire someone remotely for the duration of the role even if it goes perm
Company Info: Management Consulting, 10K ee
Why open: maternity leave coverage
MUST SEE IN MARKETING NOTE:
*notes on presentation/professionalism
Other Details:
Employee going on mat leave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-bayides-3615793/
Team – this role has 3 direct reports. Would be great if someone has management experience but not a dealbreaker. They will re-organize while this person is on mat leave if need be.
Reports to Director of Global Accounting
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Accounting, Global Accounting
Contract
Job Location: Boston/remote
Hours: 9-5
Company Information: Management Consulting, 10K employees
Accumulate, journal, reconcile and report on Americas region financial information for specific transactions and programs.
Prepare financial reports for internal distribution
Review and post journal entries as part of the month-end close process
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations over various and rotating areas
Review balance sheets and income statement accounts for accuracy
Prepare and review fluctuation analysis of balance sheet accounts for delivery to senior management
Assist with preparation of quarterly reporting package to the Americas CFO
Responsible for aspects of the month-end financial close, including meeting with FP&A and others within the organization, reviewing contracts, and performing calculations and analysis to prepare more complex journal entries and analysis
Assist in the identification of risks and implementation of new controls where necessary
Prepare detailed audit schedules for year-end and interim reviews.
Assist with finance system implementation by updating and/or preparing necessary Accounting policies and instruct/educate worldwide offices to ensure compliance
Remain informed of new and/or changing US GAAP standards
Align the accounting needs from both a Global perspective as well as local statutory perspective
Evaluate, develop and coach junior team members and assistance with preparation of semi-annual reviews for these individuals
Assist in the management of the team with a focus on achievement of overall team goals as well as supervision of individuals in accountant and experienced accountant roles
Assist in the analysis and development of internal controls for safeguarding company assets. Develop documentation of procedures and recommendations for process improvements
Perform diverse duties for departmental, corporate and banking requirements, and perform other duties and projects as assigned
Represent the company as a highly visible customer service representative, both internally and externally, including inquiries from cost center managers, domestic and international controllers, other finance department staff members, etc.
Required
Bachelor’ s degree
CPA
Preferred
Big four experience
Required
4-6+ years of progressive accounting experience
Experience working in a regional or global accounting environment
Knowledge of computer information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications
Eg. SAP, FloQast, Visual Lease
Required
Strong knowledge of US GAAP
Ability to research relevant guidance to support and/or suggest proper accounting treatment
Excellent problem solving skills, including the ability to logically structure problems using a hypothesis driven approach
Ability to work effectively in global teams
Excellent written communication skills (in PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to adapt oral communication style to varied audiences
English language fluency (both written and oral)
Flexible and adaptable to change
Ability to prioritize time and tasks according to business needs and value, avoid low-value add daily fire-fighting in order to hit long-term goals and objectives
Self-starter and the ability to work independently
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