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Job Description:

Volt Workforce Solutions is looking for General Ledger Accountant. After reading the job info below, if interested, email an updated resume (in Word format).

Job Title: General Ledger Accountant

Location: Avon Lake, OH

Position Summary

• Assignment will likely require 40 hours per week for the first few weeks. May reduce to 2 to 3 days a week thereafter

• Seeking an accountant with strong SAP experience to perform a variety of general ledger reconciliations and also have the appropriate technical knowledge to account for ledger entries to reflect appropriate intercompany activity and billing to a third party.

• Strong SAP experience Required 3 years.

• Experience in Excel.

• At least 1 year experience in accounting. Looking for someone who can reconcile and is a critical thinker.

As a Volt employee, you can expect the highest level of support. We have a long-standing tradition of developing lasting and mutually beneficial relationships with our employees. Contact a Volt representative by applying to this posting online for immediate consideration. Submit your resume today! To learn more about Volt, please visit: http://www.volt.com and to see more of our job postings, please visit: http://jobs.volt.com

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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General Ledger accountant ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions and combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles. The ideal candidate has experience collaborating with internal team members and external auditors. The role will directly report to Accounting Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in month-end close process including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliation and financials package review.

• Maintain amortization schedules and recurring journal entries.

• Manage prepaid and Fixed Assets including preparation of consolidation Fixed Asset roll forward schedule

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• Responsible for assigned intercompany account reconciliations and intercompany invoicing.

Participate in month end close activities

• Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.

• Perform monthly bank reconciliation approximate 5+ operating bank accounts.

• Quarterly BS and PL flux analyses for assigned accounts and entities

• Maintain internal controls over financial reporting in a SOX effective environment.

• Assist Accounting Supervisor to maintain Oracle Chart of Accounts and flex-fields for the project codes.

• Participate in streamlining and process improvement projects.

• Assist in financial statement audits and reviews, including preparation of audit PBC schedules.

• Other special projects as assigned.

Requirements & qualifications

• At least 3-5 years of experience in GL accounting

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business from an accredited institution.

• Strong analytical and process skills; strong attention to detail.

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment and meeting deadline

• Proficiency in Excel beyond basic use (i.e. pivot tables, vlookups, etc.) required.

• Experienced with Oracle R12 or other ERP systems required.

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

• Team player with a positive attitude.

• Business process improvement focus required to drive deployment of world class processes.

A proactive nature to help embed process improvement and the ability to work closely with other functions are key attributes.

Type: Temp to Perm

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Purpose: Function as a team member in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company’s accounting records and financial statements.
Responsibilities:
1.Participate in month-end, quarter-end and year-end accounting close processes
2.Prepare journal entries
3.Reconcile balance sheet accounts and analyze account activity, investigate and resolve necessary items
4.Maintain timely completion of assigned closing process tasks
5.Prepare assigned post close reports
6.Work with outside departments providing requested data and reports
7.Provide input to continuously improve accounting processes and procedures
8.Prepare various compliance reporting to outside agencies
9.All other duties/ad-hoc projects as assigned

Relationships: Daily interactions with Controller’s Department staff along with personnel from other departments and outside companies
Abilities/Skills required: Intermediate Excel and Word, ability to meet deadlines, strong problem-solving skills, working knowledge of US GAAP accounting, high degree of accuracy and ability to multi-task, excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills
Physical requirements: Sitting for long periods of time, standing, stooping, bending, manual dexterity, listening/hearing, speaking/verbal skills
Education/Training Required: Bachelors or Associates Degree in Accounting along with accounting experience

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Cluster Business Service (CBS) in DANONE Group brings together four different business functions - HR, IT, Finance and the General Secretary (communication, external relations and regulatory). They support the daily work of DANONE companies (CBUs) in Poland and, depending on their functions, in the countries of Nordics, Baltics, Central and Eastern Europe. The diversity CBS DANONE brings you an opportunity to diversify your career path and gain an interesting international experience.

Our Cluster Business Service Finance (CBS Finance) organization provides full scope of financial processes to all DANONE Group Business Units (CBUs) in the area of Financial Control (General Ledger, Interco, Fixed Assets and Material and Stock), Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury & Finance, Tax and Internal Control. We operate in three clusters: Poland & Baltics, Nordics and Eastern Europe.

For our Cluster Business Service (CBS Finance) for Financial Control Department we are looking for:

General Ledger Manager

You will be responsible for leading the team of experienced Reporting Managers supporting Danone companies in Nordic countries. Mission of the role is to support the team to ensure compliance of financial statements with Group rules for management accounts and local rules for Statutory accounts and CIT preparation. You will coordinate CBS and CBU teams to deliver an accurate and timely monthly closing process, including validation of all closing options. You will support your team (Reporting Managers) to act as Account Managers for Nordics CBUs and support them in the forecasting process and financial reporting.

Key responsibilities:

• Validate the financial processes implemented in the General Accounting team, review accounts delivered to ensure compliance, and support the team as needed.

• Set up and follow up KPIs to monitor and improve the efficiency of the closing process and other GL activities

• Plan, animate and monitor CBS activities: pre-closing, closing, reporting, audit

• Review and pre-validate and validate closing options (risks & opps, identification, accruals, etc)

• Review and validation of monthly reporting and bi-annual consolidation packages required by the DANONE Group

• Execute preparation of financial statements for local / legal requirements (e.g. Pension trustees, minority shareholders, etc) in cooperation with local experts

• Coordinate preparation of CIT under guidance from Tax Manager

• Ensure the integrity checks of interfaces fueling accounting system, follow up of resolution

• Manage relationship with internal and external auditors

• Perform both local GAAP watch as well as Group accounting principles – ensure that both of them are applied correctly

• Support CBU in forecasting process through valuation of assets (acquisitions, disposals, impairment, leases), cash, taxes, etc.

• Maintain close & partner relationship with CBU

• Guarantee an effective internal control system in the accounting and closing process

• Support the Head of Financial Control in setting up KPIs to monitor and improve the

• efficiency of the Accounting and Reporting process within the CBS

• Act as lead for finance projects locally or within the regional context, including those related to IT/IS implementations and developments

• Focus on continuous improvement and efficiency seeking both in terms of a systems and processes set up

• Working with the Head of Financial Control to help in coaching and development of the team.

Ideal candidate:

• Solid professional knowledge of IFRS

• Proven track record of finance background in reporting or GL (preferably with background in financial audit); experience in international environment will be an additional advantage)

• 3-5 years of experience in managing people in the area of audit or reporting and financial planning area

• Knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP, Navision) is an advantage

• ACCA, CIMA or equivalent is a must

• Thorough understanding of finance area implications to the business context

• Experience in shared service operations is nice to have

• Project management experience and Performance Indicators attitude (KPIs) is a must

• Strong process Governance and risks mapping focus is a must

• Fluent English is a must

• Excellent communication and influencing skills enabling to build efficient relationship with senior management

• Strong analytical skills, details and problems solving orientation is a must

• Continuous improvement mindset is a must

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ADP is hiring an Implementation Specialist. In this position, you'll couple your knowledge base with our top-ranked training programs to create exceptional on-boarding experiences for each product or service implementation.

Unlock Your Career Potential: Implementation at ADP. It's what makes a difference to our clients -- over half a million worldwide and counting. With us, you combine your analytic and project management skills with your ability to simplify complex information -- you help clients develop the skills and confidence to use our business management solutions with ease. You provide the expert support that makes our integrated solutions stand out in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.

We strive for every interaction to be driven by our CORE values: Insightful Expertise, Integrity is Everything, Service Excellence, Inspiring Innovation, Each Person Counts, Results-Driven, - Social Responsibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement ADP's solutions to clients, following ADP guidelines, and in accordance with client expectations

• Implementations could include adding additional products, transfers from other parts of ADP, or migration from one ADP solution to another

• Apply industry and product knowledge to optimize system configurations and product upgrades

• Ensure client satisfaction and retention through timely solution delivery within client-defined timeliness

• Resolve issues and provide solutions, with-in guidance

• Collaborate with various departments to load and convert (as required) client data to ADP's solutions

• Work within ADP's implementation methodology and timeliness using technology tools

• Ensure accuracy of all aspects of client set up

• Remain engaged with client throughout implementation, until client is successfully running ADP solutions

• Interact/collaborate with ADP associates in Sales and Service

• Exchange routine information with members of client project team, including priorities, timeliness, issues as they arise

• Maintain and expand knowledge and proficiency on implementation job function, ADP products/services and implementation best practices

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• High School diploma is required

• 3-5 years of experience working in a Business-to-Business client service/customer service interface or systems integration environment

• Basic project management skills required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates who have the following:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; or equivalent in education and experience

• Proven ability to maintain focus and work effectively with multiple demands

• Ability to work as part of a team to accomplish tasks

• Strong client relationship skills

• Must be comfortable working in a performance-based and structured environment while demonstrating high ethical standards

• Must be able to recognize basic procedural issues as they arise, then escalate appropriately

• Ability to demonstrate learning agility and critical thinking skills

• The ability to learn and apply basic concepts in new situations

• Proficiency in the latest web technologies and working knowledge of various operating systems

• Excellent analytical skills and time management skills

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Description

Key Roles

East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc. has an immediate opening for a General Ledger and Financial Reporting Accountant at our Winchester, Kentucky headquarters. This role requires strong technical accounting skills, the ability to analyze complex financial data, explain account variances, and ensure the proper, accurate, and timely completion of various financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), various regulatory agencies (RUS, FERC, Kentucky Public Service Commission), and East Kentucky Power Cooperative.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains the General Ledger Chart of Accounts, including the PeopleSoft tree structure used for combination editing, report writing and account roll-up.

• Ensures that proper controls are in place over financial processes and results.

• Creates, reviews, and posts monthly journal entries ensuring their accuracy and compliance with GAAP as well as the Rural Development Utilities Electric Program (RUS).

• Prepares the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and the policies or procedures prescribed or permitted by the Kentucky Public Service Commission and RUS.

• Prepares and/or compiles RUS Form 12 and the FERC Form 1.

• Prepares monthly management reports and flux analysis.

• Prepares IRS Form 990.

• Assists with research and documentation of technical accounting issues.

• Compiles other financial data for internal and external use as needed.

• Creates and maintains allocations as needed.

• Prepares general ledger account reconciliations.

• Assists in the annual audit process by providing analysis, supporting schedules, or documentation as needed.

• Plans and prioritizes work assignments in order to meet monthly close deadlines.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Key Requirements

Education and Certifications / Licenses:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related area required. Advanced degree or CPA preferred.

Experience:

• Five (5) years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of FERC and RUS accounting requirements preferred.

• Knowledge of Excel and PeopleSoft applications.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Must use discretion when dealing with sensitive accounting documents.

Competencies

• Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills

• Contributing to Team Success

• Decision Making

• Customer Focus

• Initiating Action

• Work Standards

Conditions of Employment

• Primarily an inside position with usual office conditions with regular lifting up to twenty (20) pounds and occasional climbing of step-ladders.

• May require working outside normal hours.

Applications are being accepted thru Wednesday, June 13, 2018. Applications can be submitted by visiting our website at www.ekpc.coop and accessing the careers page.

Job Information

• Location: Winchester, Kentucky, 40391, United States

• Job ID: 41095066

• Posted: May 15, 2018

• Position Title:Accountant, General Ledger an Financial Reporting

• Company Name:East Kentucky Power Cooperative

• Job Function:Finance

• Job Type:Full-Time

• Job Duration:Indefinite

• Min Education:BA/BS/Undergraduate

• Required Travel:0-10%

McClatchy, a national leader in digital media, is growing rapidly in the digital space and delivering award-winning journalism in innovative ways. We are experiencing the most transformative period in our history.

Come Join McClatchy – a place where you have a voice and the ability to impact our future!

Preferred location: Raleigh NC, Columbia SC, or Charlotte NC

McClatchy is hiring a General Ledger Analyst responsible for executing general ledger processes and analysis for the 7 newspapers in the Carolina Region. Successful candidates for this role have a strong understanding of general accounting activities, are self-directed / self-managed, continuously evaluate processes for improvement, make recommendations and implement change, are detail oriented, able to multitask, and meet deadlines. This position will have team members and/or supervisors at other locations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate entry process for journal entries.

• Perform variance analysis at month-end including explanations.

• Assist in preparing information for internal and external audit.

• Perform or assist with daily and month-end cash balancing.

• Produce Balance Sheet reconciliations for review by local and regional finance management.

• Be a liaison between particular local newspaper departments and the regional finance team.

• Calculate finance related statistics for local, regional and corporate management.

• Process prepayments for appropriate recognition.

• Identify areas of profit and process improvement within areas of responsibility.

• Coordinate activities performed by Infosys. Assist with inquiries and provide direction.

• Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance testing (SoxHub)

• Assist with financial analyses and budget requests from CFOs within the region and may require working across regions.

• Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and rules for financial reporting

• Other assignments and duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree AND 3+ years experience in Accounting or Financial Analysis OR

• Associate's degree AND 5+ years experience in Accounting or Financial Analysis

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and Sarbanes-Oxley

• Experience in at least one of the following:

• Bank reconciliations

• Sales tax reporting

• Fixed asset accounting

• Intermediate proficiency with MS Word and Excel and Google products (Docs, Sheets, Hangout, Gmail)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Effective problem solving skills

Preferred:

• PeopleSoft application

• Customer Service experience

• Experience working with a regional team

COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Service: This includes customers inside and outside the organization. Meeting customer needs by being empathetic while still keeping in mind the needs of the organization.

• Attention to detail:Supplying accurate information without mistakes (formula errors, etc).

• Adaptability/Process Improvement: Embracing as opposed to fighting change and looking for process improvement.

• Technical Ability:Direct and complementary technical skills and knowledge for the current position.

• Leadership:Directly and by example.

• Analytical:Understanding process/information/data and understanding its drivers and importance.

• Communicating Pertinent Information: Recognizing information needs to be brought to your supervisor's attention without giving a lot of superficial data.

• Relationship with Other Divisions: Respect and trusted by others in divisions that you service.

• Priority Setting:Able to juggle multiple projects and recognize which tasks are the most important to the organization

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Holman Automotive is looking for a General Ledger Accountant to join our team in Vancouver, WA!

Job Description:

The General Ledger Accountant requires the ability to comprehend and complete full cycle accounting. This includes but is not limited to processing accounts payable, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations regularly and preparing monthly financial statements for multiple related entities of Holman Automotive.

• Communicate proactively and effectively with others in the company on a regular basis

• Assist with monthly close accounting for dealerships

• Preparation of various journal entries for dealerships

• Balance sheet reconciliations

• Cash responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements

• Assist with various AD Hoc reporting requirements

• Assist with preparation of Hyperion database for consolidation

• Back up for fixed asset role

Qualification Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required

• 1-3+ years of Accounting experience

• Strong organizational and excellent written/verbal communication skills

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial statement presentation

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Excel and Word

(Dublin, Ireland)

Facebook's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities — we're just getting started.

Facebook is looking for an International General Ledger Accounting Manager to join a fast growing team due to changes in local billing along with rapid organic growth of the organisation This is a full time permanent position based in Dublin. Facebook is in a period of exceptional growth and we want people to join us who are ready for the challenge of helping us build and scale. This is a great opportunity for to anyone looking to accelerate their learning, build new things and enjoy the Facebook culture. Success in this role involves an ability to think critically, an aptitude for automating and improving processes and for influencing and inspiring those around. You need to recognise how to strike a balance on getting the details right while still moving fast enough to support the rapid business growth. The successful candidate must be a highly driven, high energy, focused individual that can work well with internal and external partners at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing multiple EMEA entities from a US GAAP reporting and local compliance point of view

• Identity and drive process improvement and automation as we scale

• Review the work of our outsourced partners

• Driving projects and making impact

• this role is more about adding value rather than operational accountant duties

• Manage processes related to month-end and quarter-end close, including P&L, Balance Sheet and variance analysis

• Contribute to quarterly management reporting

• Manage processes for the preparation of Corporation tax and VAT returns

• Manage processes for the preparation of Statutory Financial Statements

• Assist with the preparation and co-ordination of Statutory Audits

• Create strong business partnerships and manager service levels with third party service providers

• Participate and add value to ad-hoc projects such as acquisition integration

• Support the Finance team in design, testing and roll-out of financial reporting systems/tools/processes

• Deep technical expertise would be an advantage. Our ideal candidate will have spent time in a technical department of one of the big 4 at some point in their career

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent team player who is very comfortable working as part of a larger team located in different locations

• Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA,ACCA)

• 8+ years relevant industry experience with large, fast-growing, multi-national company

• Solid knowledge of US GAAP and local GAAP

• Strong computer and analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel (experience with Oracle ERP or similar package is very desirable)

• Excellent planning, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills

• Organised and thorough with desire for continuous improvement

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

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