Senior Accountant

POSITION PURPOSE   The Senior Accountant   is responsible for   ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of YPO's financial records through   timely   month-end close activities, general ledger accounting, reconciliations   in   compliance with U.S. GAAP. This role partners closely with departments across the organization to support financial operations, improve accounting processes, and   maintain   strong internal controls.   The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys solving   complex   accounting issues, driving process improvements, and working in a collaborative global organization with multi-currency operations.     PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES   Maintain the accuracy and integrity of assigned balance sheet accounts   by preparing   timely   reconciliations and resolving reconciling items.     Prepare and record monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, allocations, foreign currency (FX) gain/loss entries, and other adjusting entries.   Evaluate and provide variance explanations for   various line items on   month-end and year-to-date financial statements as assigned.   Provide support to   the   Accounting Manager   and   Controller during   the year   on various financial projects, inquiries,   analysis   and   annual financial audit.    Serve as   Accounting   Partner and advisor to managers of assigned departments and programs. Responsibilities include monthly presentation of financial data, responding to inquiries,   analyzing   and research ing   transactions, entering correction entries, providing historical reports and analysis, etc. as needed.   Complete various assigned audit schedules,   reports   and yearend adjusting entries as assigned.   Evaluate and approve payment requests for assigned departments   and programs .   Research and   maintain   current knowledge of GAAP requirements for   accurate   reporting of various issues.   Create and streamline processes to improve accuracy and time management of current procedures.   Manage special projects as assigned.   Crosstrain   to learn other roles in the Finance Department.   Accountable for applying YPO Policies & Procedures consistently and accurately.   Identify   opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance operational efficiency through automation and standardization.     SKILLS   Ability to translate financial   details   into useful management information .   Analytical and logical orientation .   Commitment to detail and superior   follow up   systems .   Excellent organizational and prioritization skills .   Ability to be proactive in achieving desired outcomes .   Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with all levels of associates .   Ability to work within an environment of   frequently   changing priorities and as an integral part of a team .   Ability to work flexible and/or extended hours as needed .   Sensitivity to a   multi-cultural   environment .     EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND   5+   years   progressive accounting experience .   Hig h   proficien cy   in Microsoft Office skills,   especially in   Excel.   Multi-currency accounting experience preferred.   Accounting software experience   required ,   Certinia   experience preferred.     EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION   Bachelor’s   and / or   master’s degree in accounting .      PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS   Ability to work flexible and/or extended hours as needed to accommodate members and team members in multiple time zones.   Ability to work for extended hours at a computer screen.   Willingness and ability to travel, domestically and internationally, without restrictions, approximately 5% per year     OTHER QUESTIONS:   How many management team members are supervised directly ?    0   How many contractors/temporary workers are usually supervised ?    0   Is this position a Committee Lead ?    No     Is this position directly accountable for a Portfolio ?    No   Is this role responsible for a budget?   No   EOE YPO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. YPO takes pride in supporting a diverse workforce and demonstrates this through its policies and practices. YPO does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.