Company Description
Experian is the world's leading global information services company, unlocking the power of data to create more opportunities for consumers, businesses and society.
We are thrilled to share that **FORTUNE has named Experian one of the 100 Best Companies to work for**.
In addition, for the last five years we've been named in the **100 "World's Most Innovative Companies" by Forbes Magazine**.
**Job Description**:
Under the general direction and supervision of the Accounting Supervisor, maintains general ledger accounts in accordance with IFRS and the established company policies and procedures.
**Major Job Functions**:
- Participates actively in month-end and year-end closing activities including preparation of journal entries, gathering information, producing documentation to support transactions and resolve inquiries received from Countries, Business Units and/or Corporate.
- Performs monthly reconciliation of medium to high complexity GL accounts in accordance with established company policies and procedures.
Research variances and prepares adjustments.
Ensures that all reconciling items are researched and resolved on time.
- Reviews reconciliations of low and medium priority
- Prepares audit schedules received from Corporate Team,
- Interacts and communicates extensively with all internal customer (Corporate team, Business Units, among others).
- Participates in the BU Liaison program.
- Supports other divisions/cost centers.
- Works on special projects as needed.
- Supports more junior members of the team as required.
**_ Related to Tax activities:_**
**Account Reconciliations**:
- Income Tax Accounts
- Property Tax Account - Need to bring on to correct template and monthly preparation
- Unclaimed Property Account - Need to bring on to correct template and monthly preparation
- Interstate Travel Account - Need to bring on to correct template and monthly preparation
- Sales Tax Account
**Filings**:
- Annual Reports Filings
- Property Tax Filings
- Requires the most time to prepare and file
- Two parts - File the return and then pay the bill when it comes in
- Business Licenses
- Franchise Taxes
- Unclaimed Property
- Census Reports
**Fixed Assets Tax Filings**:
- Update tax software monthly for fixed asset changes - Need to understand difference between book and tax depreciation
- Run monthly tax depreciation reports for team
- Prepare annual book to tax reconciliations
- Prepare fixed asset reports to use for corporate tax filings
**Qualifications**:
- Minimum of 5 years related experience, reconciling accounts
- Associates / bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent in work experience.
- Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Fluent in English a must.
Fluent in Spanish preferred
- Good written communication skills in English
- Detail oriented with good analytical and organizational skills
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office tools spreadsheet skills (MS Excel, MS Word, Power BI and others)
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
- Experience in Six Sigma projects desired
- Proven previous job stability, including maintaining long-term work relationships with former employers
- Must be able to clear the company's pre-employment screening
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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- Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
Our goal is to create a thriving, inclusive and diverse team where people love their work and love working together.
We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion is essential to our purpose of creating a better tomorrow.
We value the uniqueness of every individual and want you to bring your whole, authentic self to work.
For us, this is _**_The Power of YOU_**_ and it ensures that we live what we believe._