Accountant

Are you a Accountant looking to join one of the top companies in the Manufacturing industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience in private accounting?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work ON-SITE with our client in Malvern, PA. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• All business lines, with a core focus on accounting and controlling.
• Role may support SAP or Oracle, depending on team needs.
• Providing additional bandwidth due to an upcoming team member's absence.
• Carina - Inventory / Costing Focus.
• Handle tasks related to inventory processes and SAP ACP processes.
• Clear old stock sales orders.
• Prepare & park journal entries.
• Prepare account reconciliations.
• Provide GL team support on ad-hoc projects.
• Relieves current personnel constraints.
• Allows senior staff more time to focus on higher-level tasks.
• Hiring managers (Carina & Dahlia).
• Senior Accountants.
• Controllers & Financial Analysts.
• Auditors (minimal interaction for selected tasks).
• Role touches all IFRS areas, including revenue, leases, FX, and impairments.
• Monthly close Entries typically completed by U+2 (2nd business day afternoon).
• Quarterly close follows structure.
• Limited involvement.
• Support the annual tax package by gathering SAP data.
• Some support running detailed reports or pulling documentation for auditors.
• The Shared Service Accounting organization provides accounting support and direction on various accounting operations to the operating companies.
• The accountant will work directly with the business on very complex accounting activities in accounting (IFRS 15, IFRS 16), logistic processes, migration/projects, account reconciliation and preparation/and approve journal entries.
• Provides support and guidance in accordance with client Financial Reporting Guidelines ('SFRG') and International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS'). Develops and guides the preparation of various accounting and tax reports.
• Develops, analyzes, and maintains ledger accounts and related activities to produce financial statements and fiscal reports.
• Ensure accurate and complete reporting of all accounting and closing processes, including audit interface.
• This position reports to the Senior Manager of Accounting and works closely with the Business.
• Provide direction and support to the Business Units for General Accounting Month-end and Quarterly closing on various ERP systems, SAP, and Oracle.
• Interface to IT regarding functionality in SAP/R3.
• Advanced Technical Accounting knowledge is needed to analyze and resolve accounting topics independently.
• Display a high level of critical thinking, bring successful resolution to high impact to complex topics, and ensure they are aligned with the client's Financial Reporting Guidelines.
• Build and maintain customer relations and provide support to various Business units and other departments.
• Review processes to ensure alignment with SFRG and implement any necessary changes.
• Support any training effort for the business based on guidelines.
• Performs complex analyses of financial process flow to validate controls, harmonize processes, increase efficiencies, and ensure accuracy of financial transactions.
• Review and approve very complex entries in accordance with IFRS.
• Preparation and submittal of monthly and quarterly financial statements and analytics within strict timelines.
• Responsible for various reconciliations and resolving accounting issues to reduce variances.
• Coordination and preparation of Federal, State, and Property Tax Reports.
• Participation in adhoc Projects, including multi-phase integration projects.
• Extensive support for internal and external audit requirements.

Here's what you'll get:

Pay: $53.00 / hr.

Hours: 40 hrs/Week.

Length: Contract (6 months).

Sound like a good fit?

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies attract and retain top talent. With a legacy of experience across industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customise visionary talent solutions that drive the business outcomes they seek. We leverage decades of experience to deliver comprehensive staffing solutions, including contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services, worldwide.

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in private accounting.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in addressing and resolving non-routine/complex accounting topics promptly and achieving satisfactory conclusions, working with senior management and all levels of operational management.

• Master's Degree.
  
• Due to the complexity of inventory training.
• Inventory accounting experience.
• knowledge of SAP.
• Oracle, possible depending on team needs.
• Microsoft Tools
• Excel needed.
• No specific BI or consolidation tools needed.
• Good general accounting knowledge (debits/credits, variance analysis).
• Ability to perform analytics.
• Good communication skills (frequent business interaction).
• Organizational skills.
• Self-starter.
• Inventory/costing knowledge.
• CPA or accounting.
• Experience with client SAP (custom environment).
• Able to interact with all levels of management within the business.
• Knowledge of client Financial Reporting Guidelines.
• Good understanding of IFRS Accounting Standards.
• Expert with Microsoft Tools: Excel, SQL, Access.
• The ability to work under a tight timeline, pressure, and the capability to make quick decisions with accuracy.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and work independently or as part of a team.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills to clearly communicate and present unusual and complex concepts or issues convincingly across all levels of management.
• Good analytical and research skills.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to structure, control, and drive projects to successful completion.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.