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This position will be responsible for the record, reconciliation and tracking of the activities mainly related to Payroll and regional accrual processes for LATAM and UCAN entities. In addition, to prepare reports to support the businesses and corporate in their month end results analysis, as well as develop a role to support the supervisor activities as needed. External and internal audit support; statutory information among others customer requirements such as external audit & local for Americas and active participation in different projects and business initiatives will be part of the responsibilities for this position.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
- Perform month end close activities such as JE posting, pre reconciliation, special entries/processes and any other support required during MEC (Flux analysis).
- Work closely with stakeholders and Local Country Finance Leaders to understand, explain, and document key variance drivers related to the payroll and regional accrual processes.
- Drive standardization and process improvement/process efficiencies in payroll and regional accrual accounting areas.
- Communicate and follow up on reconciling differences.
- Maintain accurate monthly task list and execute according to the task list; own accounting conclusions and proper US GAAP accounting for all owned tasks.
- Deliver all internal and external audit requirements.
- Propose, develop, participate, and lead projects related to process improvements.
- Ensure the proper accounting for supplemental accounts.
**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or similar background.
- 3-5 years' experience in similar position
- English knowledge (B2+)
- Work experience in general accounting processes and implementation projects (all stages)
- Attention to details, prioritization problem solving, and analytical skills are a must
- Teamwork and excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong ERP knowledge (JDE, SAP, Oracle), JDE is a plus
- Advance/Proficient Excel skills (macros or visual basic is a plus)
- Working with simplification/reporting tools such as Cognos, Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, etc. is a plus
**Reasonable Accommodations**
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