Company Description
**Experian is a global leader in providing information, analytical and marketing services to organizations and consumers to help manage the risk and reward of commercial and financial decisions.**
Experian unlocks the power of data to create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. At life's big moments - from buying a home or car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business exponentially by connecting it with new customers - we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence so they can maximize every opportunity.
We gather, analyze and process data in ways others can't. We help individuals take financial control and access financial services, businesses make smarter decision and thrive, lenders lend more responsibly, and organizations prevent identity fraud and crime.
For more than 125 years, we've helped consumers and clients prosper, and economies and communities flourish - and we're not done.
Our 21,700 people in 30 countries believe the possibilities for you, and our world, are growing. We're investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow.
**Job Description**:
Experian's Revenue Recognition Finance team is seeking a Financial Analyst to meet our growing needs in Costa Rica. As an Analyst, you will be an integral part of the month, quarter, year-end closes for the North America (NA) Revenue Finance team.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Prepare and post journal entries associated with month end close.
- Prepare deferred revenue and accrued sales account reconciliations.
- Analyze supporting documentation with view of deferred revenue and accrued sales positions.
- Review underlying sales contracts and determine appropriate revenue recognition.
- Support NA revenue finance team in enforcement of controls and external-internal audits.
- Implement procedures to achieve efficient and effective month end close with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Assist with researching audit and flex analysis requests.
- Perform quality control procedures for deferred revenue and accrued sales.
- Collaborate with BU Finance on gaining deeper understanding of products and contracts at hand.
- Inform NA revenue accounting team of any high-risk items.
- Provide support to the Revenue Finance team for various initiatives and projects.
**Qualifications**:
- 2-4 years of experience in accounting: journal entries, account reconciliation, month-end and year-end close process; experience in revenue recognition activities is strongly preferred.
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.
- Understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities under tight time frames.
- Team oriented with a positive attitude.
- Highly deadline driven with the ability to demonstrate ownership of the tasks assigned.
- Strong relationship building skills and a highly professional client service orientation.
- Demonstrated record of process improvements and desire to implement best practices.
- Proven previous job stability, including maintaining long-term work relationships with former employers.
- Must be able to clear the company's pre-employment screening.
**Desired Experience and Requirements**
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or pursuing.
- Equivalent of CPA -CMA strongly preferred
- Familiarity with LEAN - Six Sigma methodology
Additional Information
Our benefits include: Medical, life and dental insurance, Asociacion Solidarista, International Share Save Plan, Flex Work/Work from home, Paid time off, Annual Performance Bonus, Education Reimbursement, Family Bonding, Bereavement Leave, Referral Program, and more.
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