Sr Accountant

Blue Yonder is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant I to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, as well as excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

As the Senior Accountant I, you will be primary responsible for the day-to-day operations of some of the EMEA entities and you will report to the Accounting Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate as the primary contact for any accounting matters related to the EMEA entities.
• Provides financial information to management by researching and analysing accounting data; preparing reports.
• Manages end to end delivery of local reporting as required for each entity, ensuring complete understanding of US to Local differences.
• Play an integral role with monthly accounting duties assigned to the regional accounting group within a tight monthly closing timetable including journal preparation, reconciliation work and analysis.
• Reconcile all the balance sheet accounts for entities assigned on monthly basis in Blackline.
• Post payroll related journals such as vacation accruals for related entities where applicable.
• Preparation of Intercompany schedule/reconciliation and invoices from entity and from USA to entity, monthly and settle ICO liabilities.
• Help Accounting Manager/Director review ICO schedules and invoices prepared by other team members before final approval.
• Prepare Balance sheet account schedules and supporting documentation as requested by internal auditors.
• Coordinate matters with other departments as needed.
• Assist with quarterly provisions, periodic returns and filings.
• Assist with preparation of the Financial Statements for entities in region including support on

Statutory Accounting and audits.

• Implement and enforce group policies and procedures as set by the parent company and/or local management.
• Evaluate internal controls (Sarbanes Oxley), recommend and implement departmental process improvement initiatives.
• Work with the rest of EMEA Accounting group in meeting departmental goals and objectives set by senior management.
• Liaise with local external accounting and payroll service providers, where applicable.
• Support accounting projects.

Essential

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in an Accounting Shared Services Centre environment, ideally for an international company
• Existing recognized accounting qualification or qualified by Experience.
• Competent in balance sheet reconciliation / good problem solver.
• Must be fluent in English. Other European languages desirable.
• Competent in Excel.
• Sound working knowledge of accounting software (Workday desirable).
• Knowledge/Experience of local GAAP and US GAAP.

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