International Accountant III

Job Title:

International Accountant III

Location:

Charlotte, NC

The International Accountant's role is to support EPRI International, Inc.'s accounting team in their growing global business by providing world-class accounting, reporting, and operational support to internal and external stakeholders in multiple countries.

• Independently manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closing procedures for several international entities including accurate preparation and posting of journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Create and post complex intercompany chargeback calculation journal entries based on transfer pricing agreements and accrual journal entries for assigned accounts.
• Independently manage monthly and bi-weekly payroll cycles for several international entities by including accurate preparation of journal entries.
• Coordinate new hire setups and employee departure processes related to payroll.
• Work closely with Company’s external payroll partners to ensure compliance with local requirements.
• Manage the accurate reporting of the international aspects of corporate income tax and VAT returns in various countries.
• Work with Company’s external accounting and tax partners to ensure compliance with local requirements.
• Examine and process invoices from vendors and contractors and reconcile vendor accounts and payments.
• Prepare quarterly forecast for bank financing and initiate cash transfers to international branches.
• Prepare and maintain analysis of exchange rates for financial planning.
• Establish procedures related to revaluation of foreign currency balances, conversion of non-US currencies and related adjustments.
• Reconcile and analyze assigned accounts.
• Review the work of others for accuracy and completeness.
• Reconcile intercompany balances.
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of internal and external Financial Statements for various countries.
• Perform variance analysis and related research.
• Support the annual external international audits as well as periodic internal audits, including the preparation of PBC schedules.
• Review the work papers of others.
• Assist in fund disbursement processes and financial monitoring activities.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Proactively identify, analyze, and resolve problems, including information systems and reports enhancements.
• Assist in developing, documenting, and ensuring adherence to published policies and procedures.
• Interpret and apply US GAAP and International GAAP and accounting control measures in the course of job performance.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Promote continuous process improvement in all areas of responsibility.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects, as required.
• Utilize emerging artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, improve decision-making, and support business objectives.

• Require bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• MBA or CPA desirable.
• Require 8 years of practical international accounting experience and a basic understanding of payroll accounting.
• 3 years ‘working experience in SAP or other ERP FI accounting system (GL, AP, AR).

• Strong understanding of common financial concepts, project accounting concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Quick adaptation to EPRI International, Inc.'s business model and operations.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and familiarity with International GAAP differences, and capable of independently researching and interpreting accounting guidelines.
• Proficient in using the entire Microsoft Office Suite:
  Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and Adobe PDF.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication abilities and open to an international business atmosphere.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and thrive under pressure.
• Independent hands-on mentality and effective work with minimal daily supervision to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Proficient at identifying root…