Accountant - 24 Seven : Job Details

$50/hr + benefits on W2 Hybrid in East Aurora, NY 6-month contract with likely extension. The Shared Services Organization is on a transformation journey - set out to dramatically improve its operations by adopting best practices and developing a culture of continuous improvement. Our current operating model consists of regional captive centers supported by a global Business Process Outsourcing operation for our Finance & Accounting processes. Becoming a world class Shared Services Organization requires changes in our business processes and many of our existing accounting systems. To that point, we have embarked on several strategic initiatives to upgrade our systems and automate and standardize our processes. The Associate Manager, Record to Report (R2R) is responsible for oversight of month-end close and day-to-day activities, including and not limited to, timely and accurate processing of accounting transactions, account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and leading a consistent General Ledger process. The role will require excellent communication skills, strong accounting skills & knowledge of GAAP, and the ability work with all levels of internal stakeholders and business partners. WHAT YOUR IMPACT WILL BE: Directs and provides guidance to Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) off-site team of 5-7 staff on R2R processes Reviews Account reconciliations, ensuring appropriate documentation to support transactions, accuracy, and timely resolution Subject Matter Expert of the Oracle General Ledger Responsible for Oracle setup in R2R module; including, creating mass allocations, updating chart of accounts/cross validation rules, currency rate setup, mapping from legacy system to Oracle Completes month-end closing procedures, including management of Oracle system open/close processes Participates in process improvements to ensure operations are streamlined and efficient Responds and assists Business Units with questions, resolving issues, and providing recommendations Coordinates with IT department for system issues, maintenance, and development Assists in developing and recommending changes to accounting policies, procedures, and processes Provides documentation to internal and external audit as necessary for SOX controls as well as review and approval of SOX testing after month-end Provides schedules and disclosures for corporate reporting and external auditors Assists in training, support, and review of work of junior members of the team to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance Assists Regional Lead in the development of standard operating procedures Assists Regional Lead in the results of team activities and metrics WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience required 5+ years of accounting experience in General Ledger Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements (including ability to identify risks & suggest preventative controls) Ability to collect, interpret, and evaluate financial information, identify patterns & trends, make decisions for accounting treatment based on facts & circumstances Ability to understand business needs & assist to meet goals, while maintaining compliance with GAAP, Mattel policies, deadlines, etc. Strong General ledger skills & proficiency using multiple ledgers Understanding of Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and year-end Financial Statement Close process Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with strong emphasis on Excel Attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate accurately & with clarity Must be self-motivated, able to work under minimal supervision Experience with large ERP system - Oracle preferred Experience with reporting systems - HFM preferred