Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

55-65K + bonus

Department / Business Unit Accounting

Location NJ - Montvale, NJ  

Job Description:

Prepare journal entries for international affiliates and reconcile liability balances

Perform monthly account analysis including account roll forwards and subsidiary ledger reconciliations

Analyze Reserve for Returns entries and reduction factors, post journal entries, monitor and maintain account reconciliations

Compute Reserve for Return Close Outs and journalize entries

Monitor and coordinate compilation of domestic corporate tax reporting and forecast schedules

Post inter-company fees for parent company's accounts

Compute and journalize foreign exchange variances and book entries

Prepare intercompany statements and arrange settlements

Monthly, enter forecast P&L's, Balance Sheets and cash flow items into Hyperion for international affiliates and appropriate domestic accounts

Required Qualifications:

BS Accounting Degree

Advanced degree preferred

Minimum 1-3 year of progressive Accounting work experience in a mid-size or large Company's controllers organization; experience must include monthly closing, financial statement preparation and analysis

Experience with financial reporting system and subsidiary ledger reconciliations, account analysis and roll forwards

Superior knowledge and advanced skills in using Excel, Word, Access, and Business Objects

Experience and advance skills in using enterprise accounting ledger systems including Oracle, SAP, and financial reporting systems such as Hyperion

Experience with GAAP and IFRS are expected with ability to research and interpret pronouncements

Demonstrated problem solving

Assertive and good communicator (written and oral)

Independent with project management successes and skills

Solid interpersonal skills as position requires interaction with the various business units and international affiliates

Preferred Qualifications: CPA (full or part)

CPA firm experience a plus and can be substituted for other accounting work experience

Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree:

Major Accounting/CPA or MBA, preferred

Send resumes to: tonyv@clarkdavis.com