Senior Accountant

About the role

This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Accounting Operations and is responsible for the core operational accounting for Trade Vendors COGS & AP as part of the shared service accounting environment within the Accounting, Reporting, and Compliance operations (ARC) team.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review period-end close accounting activities for Trade Vendors COGS & AP and ensure deadlines are met
• Review journal entries prepared by the outsourced (virtual) team and supporting documentation
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and reports prepared by the outsourced (virtual) team
• Perform high risk journal entries and account reconciliations
• Oversee various Month-End reports
• Oversee tasks performed by the outsourced (virtual) team to ensure quality service delivery and mitigate risk
• Provide feedback and support escalations raised by our outsourced (virtual) team
• Provide monthly flux analysis explanations for specific general ledger accounts
• Provide accounting support to various stakeholders and multiple functions across multiple Business Units
• Review and update applicable Statement of Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and policies
• Recommend and implement process and system improvement through standardization and automation
• Compliance with applicable SOX requirements and policies
• Active involvement in external and internal audits
• Ensure that the company’s policies are respected
• Ensure effective communication with all levels of the Company

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Certified Public Accountant, or equivalent work experience