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Shared Services Accountant
Houston, TX
Reference Code: ALC-10662
Responsibilities:
SUMMARY:
The Shared Services Accountant reports directly to the Accounting Supervisor/Manager. The position is responsible for the month end closing process including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations. Also, the Accountant is accountable for ad-hoc report development for special projects and for gathering and reporting on the department's processing metrics including determining relevant statistical data to measure. This position requires regular communication to internal and external customers and acting as a liaison between other departments.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Accounting/ analysts functions.
-Monthly close duties including: preparation of various Journal Entries, analysis of data, and all related reporting.
-Creates month end reports.
-Analysis and reconciliation of G/L and banking accounts.
-Handles ad-hoc requests and special projects with no supervision.
-Completes tasks as required by external and internal auditors.
-Responsible for preparing various monthly balance sheet roll-forwards and reconciliations.
-Provides custom financial reports and data to management for use in planning and decision-making.
-Provides Unclaimed Property reports and performs Due Diligence.
-Assist in month end processes to ensure accurate posting of information to General Ledger and Project Accounting.
-Additional month end duties include: monitoring and updating others on the close cycle, preparation of various Journal Entries including recurring entries, related analysis of data, running, distributing and/ or publishing month end Accounts Payable reports, Duplicate AP Payments, and AP Rebills.
-Identify system problems and propose and implements solutions.
•Participates in the implementation and development of quality programs.
•Complies, without exception, with all Air Liquide Human Resource Policy and Procedures.
•Complies, without exception, with all safety regulations and guidelines while on Company or customer property; performs work with the utmost regard for the safety and health of all involved.
Requirements:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
•Skill Set/Knowledge/Expertise
-Extensive organizational skills necessary to handle multiple tasks.
-Knowledge of Microsoft Office (advanced Access and Excel is required).
-Advanced knowledge of Outlook.
-Knowledge of Oracle Accounts Payable and Purchasing.
-Knowledge of Oracle General Ledger, ADI journal uploads program, and Discoverer query program.
-Extensive understanding of Air Liquide’s Chart of Accounts and related hierarchy’s.
-Understanding of sub-system vs. G/L discrepancies.
-Knowledge of sales and use tax a plus.
-Ability to prepare financial custom reports and analysis.
-Ability to conceptualize and assimilate data to recognize problems and recommend solutions.
-Ability to evaluate and improve processes and workflow.
-Provide guidance and support to Jr. Accountants as needed.
-Adapt effectively to new and changing environment.
•Physical Requirements
Overtime required during critical periods. This would include monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting and closing.
•Education and Experience
-Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
-3-5 + years accounting experience.
-Banking knowledge required.
-Extensive knowledge of payables, purchasing, treasury’s processes and procedures.
-Extensive knowledge of general ledger processes and procedures.
-Good business skills especially in general business practices.
-Must exhibit good verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent reading comprehension
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