General Ledger Accountant

THE EMPLOYER

We work together with our partner, a Fortune 300 Corporation, a world leader in business consulting in the fields of Finance, Telecommunications and Informatics, holding operating centers in over 50 countries worldwide supporting a wide range of business disciplines. The support operations center in Prague employs over 700 employees across 5 divisions and business segments, support services and internal operations.

THE ROLE

The General Ledger Accountant is an integral part of the Financial Accounting Team responsible for delivering monthly financial information that impacts Balance Sheets and P & L. This position plays a crucial part in the company's end-of-month process, resulting in complete and accurate financial statements. The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for preparing, managing and controlling journal entries, balance sheets, reconciliations and other relevant accounting issues in compliance with the law.

Within your role, some of your key responsibilities will be:

• Regular month-end closing activities: cost and revenue accruals / deferrals, recoding, cost allocation, various adjustments.
• General Ledger accounts reconciliations.
• Journal entries to keep accurate accounting records.
• Pre-Billing initiations.
• Various reports distribution and Invoice approval.
• Purchase order review and Financial approving.
• Clearing of transactions on BS accounts on a monthly basis.
• Identifying and suggesting process improvement opportunities.
• Complying internal policies and procedures.
• Supporting internal and external audits as requested.
• Taking full ownership and responsibility for assigned tasks.
• Cooperating with internal stakeholders, Industry Vertical and Business Partners.

 THE IDEAL PROFILE

• Finance / Accounting / Economics or Business Administration degree is preferred.
• Good understanding of financial policies and procedures.
• Bookkeeping / accounting experience or strong theoretical knowledge of (GL, AP, AR or fixed assets)
• Good level of MS Office skills, especially Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Good Customer Service skills and client-focus attitude.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills, attention to detail.
• Capable of operating in an environment where clear communication, accuracy, timeliness and compliance are key.
• Self-starter with drive and enthusiasm for making process improvements.

THE OFFER

• Extensive corporate benefits package.
• International working environment.
• All relevant training and coaching for your continued professional growth.
• Accessible and support management.
• Free refreshments at the workplace.
• Social events and team building activities.
• State of the art office building in the center of Prague.