Corporate Accounting Specialist

Accounting PositionThis position is responsible for:Performing accounting activities including analyzing/documenting transactions, recording journal entries, preparing reconciliations, and performing variance analyses.Supporting the preparation of financial statement disclosures for group and/or statutory reporting.Building and maintaining working relationships with operating departments (both globally and within North America), auditors and other functions.Working on cross-functional teams to facilitate proper implementation of technical transactions and recommending proper accounting treatment on unique transactions and/or new pronouncements.Serving as a reference point for issue resolution.Establishing and maintaining internal control procedures to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley.Ensuring accounting estimates are properly supported, accurate and complete.Experience with various technical accounting concepts (eg., foreign exchange transactions, derivatives, hedging transactions, impairment assessments and actuarially-determined provisions).Driving continuous improvement and process initiatives throughout area of responsibility.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related studyChartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA)5+ years of accounting experience with strong knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS accounting principlesExperience with consolidation system applications and conceptsStrong leadership and problem solving skills with a bias for action and issue resolutionPreferred Qualifications:Knowledge of IFRS accounting principlesExperience with SAP, HFM, OneStreamExperience within the global automotive industry