**Key Responsibilities**:
- Monitor and control activities related to General Accounting (GA) processing system(s) to assure correct accounting reporting
- Support components or portions of the GA responsibilities inclusive of Intercompany, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Reconciliations, Month End Close, Statutory & Financial Reporting, and US GAAP General Ledger reporting
- Prepare reports of findings and recommendations to Regional Center Finance leadership
- Perform period end financial close activities and meet all related deadlines
- Prepare monthly journal entries as needed
- Facilitate quarterly Balance Sheet review meetings
- Handle accounting policy and procedure inquiries, ad hoc reporting and analysis requests, provide periodic customer/center training
- Ensure customer needs and relationships are fulfilled and enhanced through proactive involvement and interaction
- Serve in a liaison role with the North America Finance departments
- Assist General Accounting Lead and General Accounting Team Leaders as needed; participate in or lead special projects that require creative and analytical skills
- Develop and assist in automating processes utilizing innovative technical and processing solutions
- Maintain complete and accurate standard operating procedures and support control documentation requirements (SOX) where required
- Experience with SAP, JDE, Oracle preferred
- Fluency in English Required
**Minimum Requirements/Qualifications**:
- BS Degree or equivalent in Accounting is required
- CPA/MBA preferred, public accounting experience a strong plus
- Minimum 2 years of experience
- Proficiency in PC skills (MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint) required
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with diverse groups and individuals
- Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with SAP, JDE, Oracle preferred
- Fluency in English and Spanish Required