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Accounting Specialist

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Accounting & Tax
  • Manila

AI generated summary

  • You should have a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, CPA, SAP experience, fluency in English and Spanish, analytical skills, a solid grasp of GAAP/IFRS, and strong time management abilities.
  • You will record journal entries in SAP, perform account reconciliations, handle period-end activities, respond to queries, support audits, improve processes, and manage complex projects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting, Finance or other Business discipline
  • CPA or equivalent certification, and SAP experience is a plus
  • Some experience in a relevant field (professional services firm and/or shared service center is preferred)
  • Able to perform all role responsibilities in fluent written and spoken English and Spanish is a prerequisite
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Solid understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and general accounting principles
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Being an independent person that requires little supervision/self-driven

Responsibilities

  • Record journal entries in SAP for the assigned entities/regions in line with the established Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
  • Perform account reconciliations, including, bank reconciliations, balance sheet accounts, etc., and resolve the reconciling items promptly
  • Perform period-end activities following the financial close schedules and the established guidelines
  • Respond to In-Market queries and post accounting adjustments as required
  • Provide support for internal and external financial audits
  • Improve the way things are done
  • Owner of complex activities/projects
  • Offers help to all the different teams

FAQs

What qualifications are preferred for the Accounting Specialist position?

A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or another Business discipline is preferred, along with a CPA or equivalent certification and SAP experience.

What language skills are required for this role?

Fluent written and spoken English and Spanish are prerequisites for this position.

What type of experience is required for the Accounting Specialist position?

Some experience in a relevant field, preferably in a professional services firm and/or shared service center, is required.

What are the main responsibilities of the Accounting Specialist?

The main responsibilities include recording journal entries in SAP, performing account reconciliations, conducting period-end activities, responding to In-Market queries, supporting audits, and improving accounting processes.

Is the Accounting Specialist expected to work independently?

Yes, the Accounting Specialist is expected to work independently with minimal supervision and should be self-driven.

Are there opportunities for project ownership in this role?

Yes, the Accounting Specialist will be the owner of complex activities and projects.

What are the analytical skills needed for this position?

Strong analytical skills are necessary, along with a solid understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and general accounting principles.

How does the Accounting Specialist support financial audits?

The Accounting Specialist provides support for both internal and external financial audits as part of their responsibilities.

What is expected in terms of time management for this role?

Excellent time management and organizational skills are required to successfully manage the various responsibilities of the position.

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