Senior Accountant – Corporate Accounting Acquisitions

Purpose

The Corporate Accounting Acquisitions Senior Accountant is responsible for assisting with post-close accounting of acquisitions, preparing US GAAP footnotes for the consolidated audited financials and other month-end close duties. Overseeing and preparing the loading of trial balances into the corporate GL system, reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and acting as a point of contact for the branches. The role includes the supervision of four accountants who are responsible for the upload of trial balances and other related duties.

Key Responsibilities

Acquisition & General Accounting

• Oversee, prepare and validate financial statements submitted by 60+ self-managed entities, ensuring accurate and timely uploads into the corporate system.
• Work closely with management to ensure the monthly financial budgets of acquired entities are aligned and reported accurately.
• Serve as the primary liaison between corporate finance teams and self-managed entities, facilitating communication, providing support, and resolving financial issues.
• Review and monitor intercompany charges to determine appropriate billing and ensure accurate allocations.
• Monitor and reconcile the cash sweep and manual distribution processes between self-managed entities and corporate for accuracy and compliance.
• Perform and oversee reconciliations of balance sheet and profit & loss accounts, ensuring alignment between company and subsidiary ledgers.
• Assist in the preparation of annual audit footnotes in compliance with US GAAP and support external auditors with necessary documentation.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, which include variance analysis and financial reporting.
• Assist with integrating the companies to our ERP system

Requirements:Education / Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• 3-6 years of experience in accounting is required with at least 2 years in a senior accountant role
• Combination of public and industry experience is preferred
• CPA preferred

Skills / Other Requirements

• Microsoft Dynamics D365 core applications experience a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formula creation, macros, and data filtering/sorting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication skills with a customer-oriented mindset, particularly in liaising with acquired company representatives and their accounting staff.
• Effective problem-solving and concise execution of accounting solutions.
• Strong skills in written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of operational accounting, financial requirements, accounting requirements, and business management practices.

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