[Remote] Corporate Accountant [210522]

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aquent is seeking a Corporate Accountant to join their Corporate Accounting Team. The role involves processing complex accounting activities, maintaining the general ledger, supporting month-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage posting of complex journal entries, including cash activity, accruals, prepaid amortization, fixed assets/depreciation, shared and accrued revenue, financing activity, and allocations across business segments and intercompany transactions
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness including maintaining proper reconciliations of assigned accounts
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, ensuring proper documentation and resolution
• Perform detailed financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and risks
• Assist and support with newly implemented ERP system, Microsoft Business Central, including enhancements, troubleshooting errors and streamlining of processes/continuous improvement
• Assist with review of monthly financial statements and preparation of supporting schedules
• Support the consolidation and reporting of international operations
• Contribute to the preparation and distribution of monthly financial packages to leadership
• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and act as a supporting liaison for external auditors
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, HR, Operations, and Analytics teams
• Create and maintain reconciliations, reports, dashboards, and analyses as needed

Skills

• 3–5+ years of corporate accounting or related experience
• Strong experience working in an automated accounting environment utilizing cloud-based ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Business Central or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, data analysis); familiarity with Google Workspace is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively across teams
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and drive efficiencies
• High level of integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred
• Experience with multi-entity and international accounting is preferred
• CPA or CPA-track is a plus

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