Staff Accountant

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant supports the daily and monthly accounting operations of Royal Brazil. This individual ensures the timely and accurate entry of accounting transactions and supports the efforts of the Lead Accounting to ensure that the company, books, and records fairly reflect its financial position in accordance with relevant accounting standards and company policies.

The position requires extensive interaction with other departments and divisions, including Treasury, Tax, Financial Planning and Analysis, among others.

This individual must have a strong understanding of GAAP and IFRS accounting principles, must be familiar with intercompany, and must be able to communicate and interact effectively with employees and managers from different departments and divisions. The person must be detail-oriented, organized, and accurate in their work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepares monthly journal entries for review, equity pick-ups, accruals, reclassifications. Provides support to the regular periodic closing process as required to ensure a timely and efficient close of each reporting period and the delivery of timely and accurate financial reports to senior management. Performs reconciliations on accounts (BRGAAP and USGAAP) and schedules to ensure the accuracy of data maintained in the general ledger; identifies reconciliation issues and elevates any solutions or concerns to the Lead Accountant. Reviews and assist in the compilation of Balance Sheet results in preparation for monthly and quarterly meetings with senior management. Applies accounting concepts and policies in the preparation and review of financial transactions which may include, but are not limited to foreign subsidiary. consolidation, inter-company transactions, high volume complex accruals and prepaid expenses across a large number of accounts. Assists in the review of entity-wide inter-company arrangements to provide the appropriate accounting treatment to senior management of Tax and Treasury departments. Assists management in the analysis and review of Actual vs. Forecast explanations submitted by the operating groups. Ensures that financial information complies with relevant professional, industry, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; advanced degrees will be considered a plus. Five or more years of experience in accounting. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential is a plus, or eligibility to take the CPA exam. Demonstrated hands-on experience consolidating financial statements.

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience with JD Edwards (or similar) systems is a plus. Strong skills in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel. Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work under significant deadline pressures.

Additional Information

Working in Av. Paulista / SP Home office on Fridays

Benefits

Health Insurance Bradesco Saúde Top Dental Care Odontoprev Meal voucher Life Insurance Home Office Allowance Daycare allowance

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