Associate Manager, Record to Report - TalentBurst

East Aurora, NY 14052

About the Job

Job - Associate Manager, Record to Report (R2R)
Location: 636 Girard Avenue, East Aurora NY 14052
Duration: 6 Months with An Opportunity to Extend.

This position is located at our East Aurora, NY campus and sits at our East Aurora Global Shared Services center, reporting to the Sr. Manager of General Ledger & Indirect Tax, Global Shared Services. The position currently works a hybrid schedule.
4 Days Onsite, Friday WFM

Job Description

The Shared Services Organization is on a transformation journey – set out to dramatically improve its operations by adopting best practices and developing a culture of continuous improvement. Our current operating model consists of regional captive centers supported by a global Business Process Outsourcing operation for our Finance & Accounting processes. Becoming a world class Shared Services Organization requires changes in our business processes and many of our existing accounting systems. To that point, we have embarked on several strategic initiatives to upgrade our systems and automate and standardize our processes.
The Associate Manager, Record to Report (R2R) is responsible for oversight of month-end close and day-to-day activities, including and not limited to, timely and accurate processing of accounting transactions, account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and leading a consistent General Ledger process. The role will require excellent communication skills, strong accounting skills & knowledge of GAAP, and the ability work with all levels of internal stakeholders and business partners.

What your impact will be:

Directs and provides guidance to Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) off-site team of 5-7 staff on R2R processes
Reviews Account reconciliations, ensuring appropriate documentation to support transactions, accuracy, and timely resolution
Subject Matter Expert of the Oracle General Ledger
Responsible for Oracle setup in R2R module; including, creating mass allocations, updating accounts/cross validation rules, currency rate setup, mapping from legacy system to Oracle
Completes month-end closing procedures, including management of Oracle system open/close processes
Participates in process improvements to ensure operations are streamlined and efficient
Responds and assists Business Units with questions, resolving issues, and providing recommendations
Coordinates with IT department for system issues, maintenance, and development
Assists in developing and recommending changes to accounting policies, procedures, and processes
Provides documentation to internal and external audit as necessary for SOX controls as well as review and approval of SOX testing after month-end
Provides schedules and disclosures for corporate reporting and external auditors
Assists in training, support, and review of work of junior members of the team to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Assists Regional Lead in the development of standard operating procedures
Assists Regional Lead in the results of team activities and metrics

What we're looking for:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience required
5+ years of accounting experience in General Ledger
Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements (including ability to identify risks & suggest preventative controls)
Ability to collect, interpret, and evaluate financial information, identify patterns & trends, make decisions for accounting treatment based on facts & circumstances
Ability to understand business needs & assist to meet goals, while maintaining compliance with GAAP, policies, deadlines, etc.
Strong General ledger skills & proficiency using multiple ledgers
Understanding of Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and year-end Financial Statement Close process
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with strong emphasis on Excel
Attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate accurately & with clarity
Must be self-motivated, able to work under minimal supervision
Experience with large ERP system – Oracle preferred
Experience with reporting systems – HFM preferred

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Source : TalentBurst