Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant 55-65K + bonus Department / Business Unit Accounting Location NJ - Montvale, NJ     Job Description: Prepare journal entries for international affiliates and reconcile liability balances Perform monthly account analysis including account roll forwards and subsidiary ledger reconciliations Analyze Reserve for Returns entries and reduction factors, post journal entries, monitor and maintain account reconciliations Compute Reserve for Return Close Outs and journalize entries Monitor and coordinate compilation of domestic corporate tax reporting and forecast schedules Post inter-company fees for parent company's accounts Compute and journalize foreign exchange variances and book entries Prepare intercompany statements and arrange settlements         Monthly, enter forecast P&L's, Balance Sheets and cash flow items into Hyperion for international affiliates and appropriate domestic accounts   Required Qualifications: BS Accounting Degree Advanced degree preferred Minimum 1-3 year of progressive Accounting work experience in a mid-size or large Company's controllers organization; experience must include monthly closing, financial statement preparation and analysis Experience with financial reporting system and subsidiary ledger reconciliations, account analysis and roll forwards Superior knowledge and advanced skills in using Excel, Word, Access, and Business Objects Experience and advance skills in using enterprise accounting ledger systems including Oracle, SAP, and financial reporting systems such as Hyperion Experience with GAAP and IFRS are expected with ability to research and interpret pronouncements Demonstrated problem solving Assertive and good communicator (written and oral) Independent with project management successes and skills Solid interpersonal skills as position requires interaction with the various business units and international affiliates Preferred Qualifications: CPA (full or part) CPA firm experience a plus and can be substituted for other accounting work experience   Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree: Major Accounting/CPA or MBA, preferred Send resumes to: [email protected]