Corporate Accountant

Description

The corporate accountant will play an integral part of the accounting operations of the company.  They will support the five primary areas of (a) corporate consolidations & financial reporting assistance (b) intercompany lead and support  (c) assist with treasury functions (d) external, internal (HE Parts, HCM, Hitachi) audit support (e) support external tax consultants with company financial data required for returns & provisioning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety – conduct all activities in a safe manner, utilizing PPE and adhering to company policy and alerting others regarding potential concerns. Safety is # 1

Management

Partner with ATL Corporate management team to help drive the business forward Adhere & drive global system of accounting policies. Interact with Controller of Financial Reporting and Shared Services, and CFO on a regular basis.

Transactions

• Significant role in financial consolidations process

• Primary driver of intercompany reconciliations and eliminations

• Cash Flow statement preparation Perform month-end and year-end closing process for consolidations

• Automate manual processes Maintain an orderly accounting filing system

• Implement and monitor system of controls over accounting transactions

• Prepare and review monthly reconciliations of significant general ledger accounts

• Perform accrual calculations Support maintenance of the chart of accounts

• Assist with company-wide financial reporting to parent company HCM Deliver audit deliverables in a timely, efficient and accurate manner

• Deliver data deliverables to tax consulting firm.

• Support treasury functions like wire creation, bank transfers, etc.

• Cross train and support all Corporate Atlanta processes

• Maintain currencies in ERP systems and perform currency analysis as needed.

• Support forecast processes and functions as needed.

Reporting

• Deliver elements of the Corporate Atlanta close.

• Deliver elements of Executive Reporting package Intercompany Reconciliation and Reporting Deliver elements of the Consolidated Financials reporting Package.

• Provide financial analyses, as needed

Compliance

• Assist with the provision of information to external and internal auditors

• Assist with the provision of information to external tax consultants.

• Comply with local, Provincial, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings

Other

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies

• Perform other duties, as assigned

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CONTACTS:

Position requires collaboration with department managers, colleagues in other divisions, and current/potential customers.

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Four year accounting degree is required

• One to two years accounting experience is expected

• Ability to adjust to different circumstances and cope with job related pressures/stress

• Intermediate to advanced applications software expertise (Microsoft Office and accounting software)

• Experience with COGNOS is a plus

• One or more years corporate consolidations experience is a plus

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus

• Strong technical accounting skills in IFRS is a plus

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Communication - the ability to provide information in a clear, understandable, and concise manner, and the capability to establish and build rapport with internal and external customers.

• Self-Motivation - possesses a drive to exceed goals, achieve success, and maintain enthusiasm with little or no supervision.

• Resilience - enjoys a challenge and is able to persevere with a positive attitude when faced with difficulties.

• Attention to detail - is careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

• Integrity - is honest and ethical.

• Independence - displays self-dependence and initiative to get things done.

• Persistence - has determination in the face of obstacles and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities and challenges.

• Dependability - is reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling obligations.

• Leadership - has a willingness to lead by example and to set high standards of excellence.

• Professionalism - maintains composure and shows a consistent display of professionalism.

• Big picture focus – the ability to see the big picture while focusing on the process and procedures necessary to produce deliverables.

• Accuracy - meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product.

• Deadline driven - ability to meet and establish deadlines.

• Adaptable - flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.