Staff Accountant

The Role

The Staff Accountant prepares monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations to facilitate the monthly accounting close; records quarter-end and year-end closing journal entries; research and explain monthly variances of balance sheet and P&L accounts; prepare ad-hoc analysis around account balance differences along with proposed solution to resolve; supports inter-company transactions and reconciliations; and ensures accuracy and compliance of financial statement schedules in accordance with GAAP and internal policies

What You Will Do

• Support the monthly close process and ensure that all assigned close activities are accurately completed in a timely manner
• Assist in the monthly preparation and upload of required data into Cognos (consolidation system)
• Review, analyze and prepare monthly journal entries for month end close related to general corporate accounting processes
• Analyze large datasets and prepare accruals for various balance sheet accounts
• Support inter-company transactions and reconciliations
• Analyze balance sheet account variances and provide explanations for variances between actual and forecasted balances for income statement accounts
• Prepare detailed balance sheet account reconciliations, obtain corresponding support to verify accuracy of the financial numbers and resolve reconciling items timely
• Assist in identifying potential process improvements, documenting new policies and procedures, and contributing to sound internal control development
• Coordinate across cross-functional departments within the company to aide in analysis, research, and adherence to GAAP accounting standards and internal policies
• Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
• Assist Accounting Manager and in ad hoc analysis and other projects
• Works with the internal/external auditors and prepare quarter end/year-end financial reporting schedules
• Must be flexible to work extended/flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, evenings, etc., as necessary

What You Wiil Bring

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required

Master’s degree preferred

Professional Skills

• 2-5 years professional accounting experience and strong accounting skills
• Public Accounting experience preferred, but not required
• Prior experience in global organization strongly preferred
• Prior experience in software industry preferred
• Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP and Cognos preferred

Knowledge

• Must be fluent in English
• Chartered accountant (IMCP or US CPA) is preferred, but not required
• Working knowledge of general accounting functions, practices and US GAAP principles
• Basic understanding of the requirements of the Sarbanes Oxley act and internal controls
• Computer literate with proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, vlookup function, and other intermediate functions)
• Good analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly, retain and apply knowledgeAbility to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented, good judgment and logical decision-making ability with a hands-on approach to assigned tasks

About Solera

Solera is the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management software-as-a-service, data, and services. Through four lines of business – vehicle claims, vehicle repairs, vehicle solutions and fleet solutions – Solera is home to many leading brands in the vehicle lifecycle ecosystem, including Identifix, Audatex, DealerSocket, Omnitracs, LoJack, Spireon, eDriving/Mentor, Explore, CAP HPI, Autodata, and others. Solera empowers its customers to succeed in the digital age by providing them with a “one-stop shop” solution that streamlines operations, offers data-driven analytics, and enhances customer engagement, which Solera believes helps customers drive sales, promote customer retention, and improve profit margins. Solera serves over 300,000 global customers and partners in 100+ countries.

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