Our client is a world leader in the sector of business consulting, offering services in the field of Finance, Systems Integration, Telecommunications and Informatics among many others. With operation centers in more than 70 countries worldwide, today this corporation is a globally recognized leader of the "next generation" of business consulting with a reported revenue of billions of dollars.

As an employer, our client is ranked among the most innovative companies to work for in various magazines like The Wall Street Journal. This is not only a good chance to get the job you are looking for, but an opportunity to grow in skills and professional experience at the international level and with a globally-known corporation.

THE ROLE:

The Senior Accountant provides general administration support within the finance and accounting department by being responsible of the day to day maintenance of the complete General Ledger by creating journal entries and assembling supporting documentation, as well as for tracking the contents of accounts, creating portions of the financial statements, and writing related disclosures. The role of General Ledger accountant is essentially the same, implying a somewhat higher level of experience and seniority and you are expected to reach that position and level within a sensible period of time.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Distributes invoices, posts batches, receives payments, processes accounts payable invoices, and mails accounts payable checks.

- Calculates routine commissions, interest, and payments for each transaction; creates and distributes routine commission statements for each transaction for closing.

- Uses office automated systems to input data to facilitate accounting tasks; generates basic financial reports, and responds to general inquiries. Identifies and escalates problems as appropriate.

- Assists in maintaining customer specific program information in tables, auditing orders and reporting; makes necessary corrections to vendor claims, and answers queries about the program.

- Maintains pending files and performs timely follow ups to ensure quality customer service.

- Performs routine data entry, filing, and maintenance in order to support the department. May deviate from routine policies and procedures when need arises.

- Verifies cost accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable records in order to ensure accuracy.

- Balances general or subsidiary ledgers to ensure accuracy.

- Contacts other departments and/or outside agencies to resolve problems.

THE IDEAL PROFILE:

- High school diploma or G.E.D.

- Two or more years of finance administration experience.

- Experience working with generally accepted accounting principles, with bookkeeping, with financial software packages.

- Personal computer and business solutions software skills.

- Organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.

- Communication skills to interface with company employees.

- Ability to work in a team environment.