Senior Accountant, Intl Acctg & Consolidation (South...Posted: November 14, 2009
GENERAL SUMMARY: This Senior Accountants will provide accounting support for the South American region. This position reports to the Senior Manager of the South American region. The senior accountant assists in the consolidations of this region, financial statement review and analytics and is the primary contact with the local accounting teams. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Analyze monthly financial statements (Balance Sheet and & P&L analytics submitted by the region) * Analyze financial information to explain variances and interpret results * Ensure financial reviews are documented including comments and follow-up actions needed. * Provide accounting expertise to assist other areas in understanding financial information * Communicate financial results to operations personnel and other levels of management in a clear manner * Provide client assistance needed by auditors for quarterly and yearly review * Ensure month end financial close and reporting in accordance with established timelines. * Ensure requests for information from internal and external auditors is accurate and provided on schedule. * Ensure Accounting Policies are being followed by the local accounting teams. * Reconcile and audit Balance Sheet Accounts * Assist direct supervisor with on-boarding acquisition accounting practices and assessing current financial situation * Accounting projects as assigned. * Travel requirement for this position is approximately 40%, primarily to South America Experience: TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, and PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIRED: Hyperion experience preferred EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: * Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field required * Five plus years of accounting experience required * CPA or in process of obtaining CPA, required * Public Accounting experience required ideal 4 years public and 2 years corporate with monthly close and consolidations experieince * Individual will possess a business orientation with demonstrated customer service skills working within a team environment * Must have strong technical and automation skills * Excellent oral and written communication skills required * Must be flexible and able to handle multiple priorities * Must be a self starter with excellent interpersonal skills * Microsoft Excel experience required * Hyperion experience preferred * International accounting practices experience is a plus * Spanish or Portuguese is a plus Laureate Education, Inc., and all of it subsidiaries or affiliates, are equal opportunity employers. EOE Please refer to job code 2405547 when responding to this ad.
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| | Location: | Baltimore, MD | | County: | Baltimore City County | | ZIP Code: | 21201 | | Pay Rate: | Open | | Job Terms: | full time | | Company: | Laureate Education, Inc | | Phone: | email only please | | Fax: | email only please |
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