Senior Global Staff Accountant

Location: India

Reporting to Global Controllership, the accountant supports key projects in internal and external financial reporting and analysis; integration and automation of various accounting reports and Accounting systems; validation of proper support for accounting information; and other ad hoc tasks in the financial process. The accountant will work with various team members globally in a collaborative environment to improve business and accounting processes, Financial Reports, data clean-up, and ongoing support.

This position's location is flexible/remote (preference for Americas working hours).

Responsibilities

* Lead the automation of various accounting reports related to Payroll and accounting systems.

* Coordinate with global accounting and regional accounting team to make efficient financial reporting.

* Performs general ledger account reconciliations, verifies the accuracy of data, and reports, identifies, and corrects issues raised at the global or regional level.

* Support timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close, including assigned journal entries, internal payroll posting for various countries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of all operational management accounts.

* Assists in providing schedules and commentary with respect to operating maintenance accounts results and variances, and with the production of financial statements and applicable commentary.

* Prepare special financial reports as requested by management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends, including gross wages and tax reconciliations for external accounts.

* Assisting global accounting team with regards to general accounting inquiries and Sage Intacct related questions.

* Work on Ad hoc projects based on the requirements from Global Finance team.

Qualifications and Skills

* Bachelor's degree with major coursework in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field is preferred.

* CPA, CMA, CA, ACCA or equivalent accounting license required.

* Minimum 5 years of accounting or finance with global exposure to multiple countries.

* Familiarity with US GAAP and IFRS.

* Audit experience from management accounting or audit firm.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (other languages are a plus)

* Data-driven person, must be detail-oriented with an eye for mistakes.

* Good organizational, time management, customer service skills

* Self-starter, ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with global team.

* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and word is required.

* Experience with Sage Intacct accounting software or similar systems preferred.