Accounting Professional Apply
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
This position will perform certain general ledger, payable, and receivable accounting activities for the COE Operation. This position may interact with other departments including Project Accounting, SCM, Shared Services and Operations on matters related to the general accounting functions.
Successful candidate possesses strong verbal and communication skills, be self-directive, organized and flexible, the drive and initiative necessary to be successful in this role while demonstrating an adaptable and teamwork focused attitude. Can see the “big picture” while going out of their way to ensure other employees/departments are informed. Consistently demonstrate a friendly and approachable behavior towards “internal/external” contacts.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with the Accounting team to achieve the desired expectations of the function. Ensure all financial reports and statistical data is prepared accurately, on a timely basis, and in accordance with Company Policies. The principal responsibilities of the position are to assist in clearing aged AP Invoices. This includes updating and maintaining accurate correspondence to support the timely clearance of liabilities. Prepare sundry invoices for Trade and Inter-company clients, complete timely and accurate reconciliations of contracts, and analyze subsidiary Account Receivables to the General Ledger, monthly, perform necessary tasks to meet corporate Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and complete ad-hoc reports. This position may be required to book general ledger journal entries, including accruals. Be part of a team that ensures all financial reports and statistical data is prepared accurately, on a timely basis, and in accordance with client -Energy policy. Specific responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
• Support collection of COE open AR, interacting with Shipping and Sales groups for documentation
• Manual invoice preparation (ICC, Scrap Sale), Perform Credit and Rebills
• Review, analyze, and resolve aging ICC AR & AP
• Develop and report monthly Trade AR & AP metrics
• Participation in Month-end closing activities in conjunction with corporate calendar
• Internal Controls responsibilities – Support SOX compliance for AR & AP activities
• Support both internal and external auditors on various activities.
• General Accounting functional responsibilities including preparation of journal entries
• Balance sheet reporting, forecast and account reconciliations.
• Partnering with various levels of Operations including Finance and Leadership teams
• Special projects, ad-hoc report, and other accounting duties as required
• Support processing of COE open AP, interacting with SCM and Suppliers directly for documentation
• Coordinate and run weekly meetings with SCM to reviewed aged Invoices/Receipts
PROBLEM SOLVING/KNOWLEDGE:
• Working as part of a team is key to successfully accomplish the established goal of the department within the time constraints required
• Continuous improvement of financial processes and controls is required
• Interaction with various Operation personnel
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience with Oracle/SAP preferred
• Understanding of GAAP (IFRS) and Internal Controls preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Highly motivated while being detail and process oriented
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, required
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
• 4-year accounting degree or equivalent
• 1-3 years in similar environment preferred
