Sr. Specialist, International Accounting

Title:

Sr. Specialist - International Accounting

Duration: 9 months

Location:

Omaha, NE 68154

Schedule:

Hybrid (4 days on-site and 1 day remote)

A member of the Corporate Controller's Department, International Accounting is responsible for the financial books and records of company's Corporation, and related foreign subsidiaries. Functions of International Accounting include recording income statement and balance sheet transactions, general ledger reconciliation, monthly, quarterly, and annual close and analysis, vendor oversight, annual audit coordination, and other ad hoc related financial reporting.

• Responsible for maintaining the financial accounting books and records of the parent company and various foreign subsidiaries
• Prepares and records monthly and quarterly journal entries
• Produce accurate and timely management reporting
• Work closely with business partners in Controllers, international operations, and various other internal organizations to ensure timely and accurate recording of business transactions and reconciliation of accounts
• Analyzes general ledger and sub-ledger account activity
• Reconciles balance sheet accounts and prepares related documentation
• Performs research to support business partner, auditor and/or regulator inquiries
• Prepares business unit level reporting packages for management review
• Develops and maintains excellent process documentation
• Supports annual external audit and other regulatory requirements
• Execute internal controls to ensure a SOX compliant control environment
• Assists with special projects
• Stays current on firm-mandated training topics

• 3 - 5 years of related accounting experience, some public accounting preferred
• Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance, CPA a plus
• Solid understanding of GAAP
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. Familiar with the capabilities of large-company enterprise reporting systems
• People Soft Financials experience a plus
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Efficient time management skills to ensure compliance with established deadlines
• Ability to identify issues and seek resolutions
• Proactive, results-oriented operating style
• Strong communication and collaborating skills, articulates views in a clear and concise manner
• Strong interpersonal and management skill with the ability to build cross-organizational relationships
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Public company experience a plus
• Financial services industry experience a plus