Senior Associate, Corporate Accounting

The Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting will be responsible for assisting in the overall functions of the Corporate Accounting team. The role will have period-end close responsibilities as well as day-to-day responsibilities related to general accounting and will work independently and collaboratively to achieve department and business objectives. The Senior Accountant will also be responsible for the final review of work performed by accounting staff located in either domestic or international offices. Key Responsibilities Corporate Accounting Preparation of various accounting entries for but not limited to: Fixed Assets, Leases, Stock Based Compensation, Internal-Use-Software, Payroll, Intercompany Transactions, Consolidation, and Expense Accruals. Review of entries prepared by staff accountant(s) located in domestic or international locations for the same and general oversight of their day-to-day tasks as it relates to meeting team objectives. Preparation of period end financial analysis (i.e., Monthly Variance Analysis and Overall Analytical Reviews). Preparation of Month End reporting for internal and external partners. Timely preparation of Month End account reconciliations and review of reconciliations performed by staff. Support in facilitation of global audits and contact with external auditors. Maintain and leverage cross functional partnerships to meet own responsibilities and advance team objectives. 2. Controls & Compliance Support compliance of key internal controls related to owned accounts and processes. Coordinate with external auditors related to owned accounts and processes ensuring complete, timely and accurate responses to information requests. Continuously evaluate internal controls in light of changing systems/processes and work with Manager to identify and implement necessary control changes. Process Improvement Assist in the identification of improvement opportunities with a focus on simplification, standardization and optimization, especially the reduction of manual, Excel-based activities. Help drive the reduction of the close timeline by assessing and streamlining close-related activities. Assist in assessing the impact from and implement the required changes to systems, process, policies and procedures due to new accounting standards, regulatory changes, changes in business strategy, cross-departmental initiatives and other operational changes. Assist with driving change management by working with IT and other key stakeholders related to any associated changes. Assist in the implementation of on-going process improvement initiatives. Annual Audit & Financial Reporting Support information flow between the Corporate Accounting Team, external auditors and other internal and external partners. Assist in the preparation of Financial Reporting and adhere to internal or external reporting timelines. Other Collaborate with inter and intra departments where required and appropriate. Strengthen and maintain relationships with both internal and external parties. Remain current on accounting and other regulatory changes impacting related areas. Prepare reports/analyses and participate in other projects as needed. Skills & Knowledge BS/BA in Accounting or related field required. CPA a plus. Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines. Knowledge of lease accounting software, specifically Visual Lease, a plus Experience Minimum 3+ years of relevant accounting experience. Experience at "Big 4" accounting firm a plus. Experience working in Global Companies preferred. Public company SOX experience a plus. What We Offer: Benefits: All U.S. GLGers also have access to benefits such as : Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your first day of employment Flexible paid time off. No pre-determined limits on vacation time, plus 10 company holidays 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match (subject to annual limits & vesting) Tuition reimbursement program for eligible courses including language skills courses Paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement Free wellbeing support with the Calm app, Maven and EAP, and free long-term therapy & counselling assistance through Pathways Other work perks and benefits available based on final job location Compensation: GLG is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation is based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. Certain roles may also be eligible for incentive compensation. The anticipated hiring base salary range for this role is: $65,600-$95,000 USD About GLG / Gerson Lehrman Group GLG is the world's insight network. Our clients rely on GLG's global team to connect with powerful insight across fields from our network of approximately 1 million experts (and the hundreds of new experts we recruit every day). We serve thousands of the world's best businesses, from Fortune 500 corporations to leading technology companies to professional services firms and financial institutions. We connect our clients to the world's largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise, including executives, scientists, academics, former public-sector leaders, and the foremost subject matter specialists. GLG's industry-leading compliance framework allows clients to learn in a structured, auditable, and transparent way, consistent with their own internal compliance obligations and the highest professional ethical standards. Our compliance standards are a major competitive differentiator and key component of the company's culture. To learn more, visit Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. ("GLG") is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, race, religion, color, marital status, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Created: 2024-11-24