Senior International Accountant

Company: Beacon Resources, A DLC Company
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 23, 2021

Job Description:

Beacon Resources, in conjunction with their client, seeks a Senior International Accountant to work at a well know manufacturer of construction materials.This Senior International Accountant will be performing month-end close activities related to proper recording and reporting of international entities financial results.For the accounting professional who wants to work at a niche-leading company, we can help land this enticing opportunity for you. You will be joining a company that offers a marvelous benefits package, including a pension plan and an education assistance program as well as a true work/life balance.SENIOR INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTANT DUTIESPrepare month-end journal entries and complete general ledger account analysis while ensuring that all transactions are recorded in compliance with US GAAPRecording and maintaining reconciling differences between US GAAP and IFRSAnalyze monthly reported results against plan and forecast to identify unusual activityDevelop and implement accounting process change by analyzing current procedures and recommending changesTake initiative to continually improve efficiency in accounting and reporting processesReview new and unusual transactions to understand the related accounting impact and utilize technical research skills to ensure that they are recorded in compliance with US GAAPPrepare and analyze account reconciliationsContribute to the implementation of the lease accounting standard for the international entitiesAssist in other duties as neededSENIOR INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTANT QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED)Bachelor's degree in Accounting or FinanceCPA preferred, or working towards CPA certification2-5 years of experience in areas such as public accounting, corporate accounting, management accounting, and/or internal auditPublic accounting experience highly desirableSENIOR INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTANT SKILLS (REQUIRED)Strong knowledge and ability to learn and apply technical accounting concepts in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables, IF Formulas)Strong analytical and problem solving skillsAbility to meet deadlines, multi-task efficiently and take ownership as an go-to accounting professional in the companyDetail oriented, with high level of ethics and integrityMust be willing to develop and grow with the company and have the desire to take on more responsibilitySENIOR INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTANT SKILLS (PREFERRED)OracleHyperion Financial ManagementJob Type: Full-timeExperience:IFRS: 2 years (Required)US GAAP: 2 years (Required)Public Accounting: 1 year (Required)Accounting: 3 years (Required)Education:Bachelor's (Required)License:CPA (Required)

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