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Senior Accountant


Reference Number: GDPAAP6

Senior Accountant
experience  Not Disclosed
location  Malvern, PA
duration  6.0 Months
salary  Not Disclosed
jobtype  Not Disclosed
Industry  Healthcare
duration  $48/hour - $53/hour
Job Description

Hybrid

Description:

The client organization provides accounting support and direction on various accounting operations to the operating companies. The accountant will work directly with the business on very complex accounting activities in accounting (IFRS 15, IFRS 16), logistic processes, migration/projects, account reconciliation and preparation/and approve journal entries. Provides support and guidance in accordance with the client Financial Reporting Guidelines and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). Develops and guides the preparation of various accounting and/or tax reports. Develops, analyzes, and maintains ledger accounts and related activities to produce financial statements and fiscal reports. Ensure accurate and complete reporting of all accounting and closing processes including audit interface. The candidate must be able to interact with all levels of management within the business.

This position reports to the Senior Manager of Accounting and works closely with the Business

Responsibilities
Provide direction and support to the Business Units for General Accounting Month-end and Quarterly closing on various ERP systems i.e., SAP, Oracle
Interface to IT regarding functionality in SAP/R3
Advanced Technical Accounting knowledge needed to analyze and resolve accounting topics independently.
Display a high level of critical thinking, bring successful resolution to high impact to complex topics and ensure they are aligned with the client Financial Reporting Guidelines.
Build and maintain customer relations and provide support to various Business units and other departments.
Review processes to ensure alignment with SFRG and implement any necessary changes.
Support any training effort to the business based on guidelines.
Performs complex analyses of financial process flow to validate controls, harmonize processes, increase efficiencies, and ensure accuracy of financial transactions.
Review and approve very complex entries in accordance with IFRS.
Preparation and submittal of monthly and quarterly financial statement and analytics within strict timelines.
Responsible for various reconciliations and resolving accounting issues to reduce variances.
Coordination and preparation of Federal, State and Property Tax Reports.
Participation in adhoc Projects including multi-phase integration projects
Extensive support for internal and external audit requirements

Required Knowledge / Skills and Experience
Strong understanding of IFRS Accounting Standards. Knowledge of the client Financial Reporting Guidelines preferred but not required.
Experience in addressing and resolving non-routine/complex accounting topics in a timely manner and satisfactory conclusions, working with senior management and all levels of operational management.
Expert with Microsoft Tools i.e., Excel, SQL, Access etc.
The ability to work under tight timeline, pressure, and the capability to make quick decision with accuracy.
Must be able to multi-task, prioritize and work independently or as part of a team.
Proven written and verbal communication skills to clearly communicate and present unusual and/or complex concepts or issues in a convincing manner across all levels of management.
Strong analytical and research skills.
Project management skills - ability to structure, control, and drive projects to successful completion.

Education
BS/BA in related discipline, or advanced degree, where required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification may be required in some areas.
5-7 year’s public or 7 plus private accounting experience.

Candidate Requirements

Must-Haves
Strong general accounting knowledge (debits/credits, variance analysis).
Ability to perform analytics.
Strong communication skills (frequent business interaction).
Organizational skills.
Self-starter.
Inventory/costing knowledge (big plus).

Nice-to-Haves
CPA or accounting degree (strongly preferred but not required).
Experience with client SAP (custom environment) is a plus.

ERP Systems: SAP (primary), Oracle (possible)

Systems & Tools

ERP
SAP: Preferable; minimum working knowledge is acceptable.
Oracle: Possible depending on team needs.

Microsoft Tools
Excel required (strong skills expected).

Other Tools
No specific BI or consolidation tools required.

Top Priorities

Inventory / Costing Focus
Handle tasks related to inventory processes, SAP ACP processes.
Clear old stock sales orders.
Costing background strongly preferred due to complexity of inventory training.

GL Accounting
Prepare & park journal entries.
Prepare account reconciliations.
Provide GL team support on ad-hoc projects.

Challenges the Role Solves
Relieves current personnel constraints.
Allows senior staff more time to focus on higher-level tasks.

FRS Topics Covered
Role touches all IFRS areas including revenue, leases, FX, impairments.
Inventory accounting experience helpful but not required.

Tax & Audit Work
Limited involvement.
May support the annual tax package by gathering SAP data.
Some support running detailed reports or pulling documentation for auditors.

Notes:
Hybrid
Must work in Eastern Time Zone.


VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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