International Accountant

VARITE is looking for qualified International Accountant in Charlotte, NC.

An American independent, nonprofit organization that conducts research and development related to the generation, delivery, and use of electricity to help address challenges in the energy industry, including reliability, efficiency, affordability, health, safety, and the environment.

Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.

Job Title:

International Accountant

Location:

Charlotte, NC

Contract Duration: 5 months

Pay Rate Range: $35.00 - $42.50/hr on W2

Work Authorization: USC or GC only

• Seeking an experienced International Accountant to support its global accounting operations. This position requires a highly independent professional with strong international accounting, tax compliance, and SAP S/4
  
  HANA experience who can quickly assume ownership of complex accounting activities across multiple countries with minimal supervision.

• Independently manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for multiple international entities.
• Prepare and post complex journal entries, including intercompany transactions, transfer pricing allocations, accruals, foreign currency revaluations, and tax-related entries.
• Perform detailed balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items independently.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations across multiple countries and legal entities.
• Coordinate international corporate income tax, VAT/GST, and statutory filing requirements with external accounting and tax advisors.
• Support external audits, tax audits, and internal audits, including preparation of supporting schedules and documentation.
• Prepare financial analyses, variance explanations, and management reporting.
• Review payroll-related journal entries prepared from external payroll provider information.
• Serve as a key finance contact for external auditors, tax advisors, accounting firms, banks, government agencies, and internal stakeholders worldwide.
• Identify accounting risks, compliance concerns, and process improvement opportunities.
• Document and improve accounting processes and controls.
• Support special projects and international business initiatives as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of international accounting experience in a multinational environment.
• Strong experience with international tax compliance, statutory reporting, and external audits.
• Required:
  
  Hands‑on SAP S/4
  
  HANA Finance experience.
• Experience with multi‑currency accounting, foreign exchange transactions, intercompany accounting, and transfer pricing.
• Experience working directly with external accounting firms, tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory authorities.

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and international accounting principles.
• Expertise in complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of international tax compliance, including corporate tax and VAT/GST requirements.
• Advanced SAP S/4
  
  HANA Finance skills (App version).
• Highly independent self‑starter who requires minimal day‑to‑day supervision.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and research capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders across multiple countries and time zones.

• An experienced international accounting professional who can quickly integrate into the team, operate independently with limited…