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Senior Accountant

We have an opening for an experienced Senior Accountant to manage CRD’s international accounting requirements. The position reports to the Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities:

  • Financial Reporting:
    • Prepare and process journal entries, close international companies books
    • Responsible for properly recording and reporting foreign currency transactions
    • Prepare balance sheet and expense account analysis and reconciliations
    • Participate in financial statement preparation, review and presentation including variance analysis and written commentary
    • Prepare year end schedules and support for external audit
    • As a member of the financial team, Partner with Budget Owners in the development and management of the annual expense budget and regular forecasting updates
    • Serve as system administrator backup for Great Plains and FRX
    • Assist with monthly consolidating reports
  • Treasury:
    • Track and report daily international cash position and bank activity
    • Prepare and execute wire transfers
    • Responsible for monthly bank account reconciliations for international accounts
    • Review and approve international AP batches for posting
    • Responsible for monthly/quarterly preparation and filing of all VAT and GST tax returns
    • Assist and administer all VAT and GST tax audits. Assist with various other tax matters as required
  • Other:
    • Review data ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting policies and procedures
    • Investigate and recommend revisions to accounting procedures and systems to satisfy process improvement initiatives
    • Perform special accounting and financial projects as needed

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or better in accounting with four+ years experience performing the above responsibilities.
  • Experience in an entrepreneurial fast growing technology company required.
  • Strong computer skills required.
  • Knowledge in Great Plains Dynamics or similar accounting package required and Proficiency in FRx or similar financial reporting package required (including foreign exchange conversion)
  • Candidates must be:
    • Motivated to meet high performance standards
    • Meet reporting deadlines
    • Be well organized
    • Be able to successfully multi-task in a challenging environment
    • Be eager to contribute to the success of the department and the company

 

Reply to:
Recruiting
Charles River Development
recruiting@crd.com