Sr. Accountant (Contract-to-hire)

Company: Kelly Services
Location: Framingham
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

Sr. Corporate Accountant Job Description:

The Sr. Corporate Accountant will support the global controllership function as well as financial operations in Asia, EMEA, Americas and Japan. Successful candidates will possess strong analytical and technical skills and will report to the Assistant Global Controller.

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm (2-3 days a month overtime)Duration: 3+ months (Contract-to-Hire)Location: Framingham, MA

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide timely and accurate consolidated information to support internal reporting requirements as well as monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate reporting requirements
• Assist in the monthly global close and consolidation, including preparation of consolidating entries
• Prepare monthly financial package for the senior finance team and Corporate
• Analyze consolidated financial statements and monthly operating results of each region
• Input monthly/quarterly statistics, leadership metrics, and supplemental files
• Provide timely communications to regional finance leads, including communication of the monthly close calendar and related flash reviews, to meet close deadlines
• Monthly reporting on functional indirect spending - T&E, consulting, recruiting.
• Coordinate and support corporate activities and initiatives with counterparts in Asia, Europe, Americas, and Japan
• Participate in global finance projects and initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, increasing standard work, and creating global processes
• Assist in the maintenance of a strong SOX-compliant control environment including participation in the anti-corruption self-testing process
• Support business audits conducted by external and internal auditors, as required
• Provide support to financial operations in the areas of general accounting, commercial support, planning & forecasting, and any other accounting/finance related activities
• Support functional areas, as required, by providing financial and business analytic support
• Work closely with the FP&A function in business support and analysis, as required
• Participate in continuous improvement activities within the functional area as well as throughout the organization
• Provide detailed on-going financial support to aid in meeting Controllership goals and objectives
  
  Education / Experience:
  • BS/BA in Finance/Accounting, CPA preferred
  • 5+ years of increasing responsibility in finance and accounting, preferably in a multinational, publicly traded organization possessing manufacturing operations or public accounting
    
    Additional Requirements:
    • Must demonstrate proficiency and have experience in the financial close and consolidations process and the ability to work in a fast-paced, success-driven organization
    • Will have the presence to challenge the status quo, elevate issues and keep the Director, Assistant Global Controller advised of current and evolving matters
    • Must be capable of operating with moderate level of guidance and direction
    • Can balance the demands of financial accuracy with operational effectiveness
    • Will possess solid oral/written communication skills and strong analytical skills

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