Staff Accountant, Latin America Region
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- Apr 09, 2019 Post Date
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- 190IT Requisition #
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Participate in accounting and finance activities, including the recording, reconciliation and analysis of GL activity for LATAM (Colombia, Argentina, Mexico and Brazil). This position will actively participate in month-end accounting process and analysis. We are looking for a self-starting, dynamic individual with excellent communication skills who is willing to go beyond the job description and look for areas of improvements and develop their accounting and analytical skills.
Activities
• Prepare and post journal entries including cash accounts, fixed assets, taxes, cost allocations, AR reserves, rent, and others.
• Lead the payroll process for Mexico including recording and reconciling GL activity.
• Participate in the Inter-Company process between LATAM and other FTI entities researching and recording journal entries for outstanding items.
• Participate on the LATAM corporate budget, forecast and allocation process.
• Prepare bank account reconciliations
• Maintain journal entry tracking spreadsheet for LATAM. Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations in Blackline and follow up on outstanding items.
• Other duties as directed by the Senior Accountant II, NACA Accounting.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Candidate must be fluent in English and Spanish. Prior experience or education in Latin American countries is a big plus
• BS/BA in Accounting. Minimum three years overall experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations and account analysis.
• Advance knowledge of MS Office. Experience with IBM Cognos TM1 or similar reporting software preferred.
• Strong and practical working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English and Spanish. • Proven ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and dependable.
• Customer service focused
Classification: Exempt
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