ATR Financial Specialist - North America

The Account-to-Report Financial Specialist is responsible for providing timely and accurate recording of transaction in the general ledger in compliance with customer requirements as stipulated in the Service Level Agreement (SLA), global accounting policy with limited supervision of the Supervisor/Manager. This includes balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, allocations, intercompany balance confirmation, fixed assets transactional processing, reporting, and conducting month end close procedures.

Tasks

• Prepare and post journal entries in general ledger
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, provide balance confirmation of intercompany, process fixed asset transactions, and provide various reports and other complex reporting needed by stakeholders
• Perform financial statement analysis and prepare needed adjustments to reflect correct financial standing of the company
• Perform bank reconciliation, monitors and clears open items
• Perform month-end closing activities and ensures all activities are completed timely and accurately based on global calendar and in accordance with agreed SLA
• Identify, rectify, follow up and resolve issues, and document in issue and error log
• Review and approve Blackline journals in accordance with company policy
• Perform internal controls review and complete documentation in accordance if iPace requirements
• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly unit consolidation reports
• Perform all activities within the agreed and set SLA with customers and global targets

Qualifications and Requirements

• Graduate of Bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting or Finance
• Typically 3-5 years of finance professional experience especially in the field of accounting  processes
• Previous experience in a General Ledger function is essential.
• Knowledge in SAP System and experience in Shared Services Center/BPO
• Experience in process migration, is a plus.
• Is able to work under time pressure
• Strong work ethic comprising openness, trust, and integrity
• Effective communication skills, both written and spoken English

Competencies

• Attention to Detail - Able to be alert in a high-risk environment; follow detailed procedures and ensure accuracy in documentation and data; carefully monitor gauges, instruments, or processes; concentrate on routine work details and organize and maintain a system of records.
• Commitment to Task - Able to take responsibility for actions and outcomes and persist despite obstacles; be available in case of emergency or urgent matters; demonstrate dependability in difficult circumstances and show a sense of urgency about getting results.
• Team Work - Able to share due credit with coworkers; display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and solicit opinions from coworkers; display team spirit.
• Policies, Process, & Procedures - Able to act in accordance with established guidelines; follow standard procedures in crisis situations; communicate and enforce organizational policies and procedures; recognize and constructively conform to unwritten rules or practices.
• Quality - Able to maintain high standards despite pressing deadlines; establish high standards and measures; do work right the first time and inspect material for flaws; test new methods thoroughly; reinforce excellence as a fundamental priority.