Accounting Specialist

The Accounting Specialist will provide Center-based accounting services in compliance with the globally established policies and standard procedures in collaboration with In-Market financial leadership. The role holder will work independently with enough maturity to ask for help when needed, improve the way things are done, and complete tasks with a right-first attitude.

Responsibilities:

• Record journal entries in SAP for the assigned entities/regions in line with the established Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Perform account reconciliations, including, bank reconciliations, balance sheet accounts, etc., and resolve the reconciling items promptly
• Perform period-end activities following the financial close schedules and the established guidelines
• Respond to In-Market queries and post accounting adjustments as required
• Provide support for internal and external financial audits
• Improve the way things are done
• Owner of complex activities/projects
• Offers help to all the different teams

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting, Finance or other Business discipline
• CPA or equivalent certification, and SAP experience is a plus
• Some experience in a relevant field (professional services firm and/or shared service center is preferred)
• Able to perform all role responsibilities in fluent written and spoken English and Spanish is a prerequisite
• Strong analytical skills
• Solid understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and general accounting principles
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Being an independent person that requires little supervision/self-driven