APSSC - Accounting Service - Senior Analyst Job

30% of Time - Cash Application


Job Summary :

The successful candidate will be responsible for the research and application of China cash receipts against outstanding customer invoices and non-customer receipts.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for monitoring and review of aged receivables while providing assistance to line executives and Controllership/CFM/OU Finance personnel in order to increase collections.

Key

Responsibilities:

·Assist Accounting Services team lead with cash application transitions.

·Assist China country lead in team management

·Daily review of the Cash Clearing accounts after each bank file interface to ensure the interface has ran for that day.

·Manual application of cash where automatic application was unable to occur due to partial payments, unknown invoice references, unknown customers etc.

·Reconciliations of the Unapplied Cash Account through preparation of an Unapplied Cash Report as well as the Cash Clearing Account and any relevant bank accounts.

· Researching of unapplied cash amounts from Customer Receipts.

· Manual entry of Local Bank Receipts into SAP and application of these receipts against client receivables.

·Research and application of non-customer receipts.

· Liaise with the APAC treasury team on issues involving the Accenture bank accounts and anything that impacts treasury.

·Perform regular reviews of aged receivables and follow up with line executives, OG finance and CFM where appropriate.

·Regular review of Cash Application Internal Controls and point of contact for Internal Auditors.

·Assist the Accounting Services team lead in future cash application transitions and training delivery for future team members.

·Assist with other Accounting Services functions as required by the Accounting Services team lead.

65% of Time - Balance Sheet Reconciliation

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the reconciliation and analysis of various balance sheet accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

·Assist Accounting Services team lead with balance sheet accounts reconciliation transitions

·Assist China country lead in team management

·Organize and schedule team work

·Develop understanding of the internal systems and business transactions that impact accounts

·Perform monthly analysis of data within accounts and determine issues for follow up

·Work with Accounts Payable and/or Payroll to resolve issues in a timely manner

·Work with tax group to ensure that taxes are booked correctly

·Process adjusting entries as required

·Prepare account reconciliations for an assigned portfolio of Legal Entities or specific accounts, and submit for supervisor review

·Obtain all necessary backup and justification for account balances

·Propose and pursue any necessary adjustments to account balances to ensure that they are compliant with Accenture policy and US GAAP

·Provide month-end pre-close analysis and commentary for account balance movement and totals

·Prepare quarterly analysis of select balance sheet accounts for use by Country Controller's Group in evaluating the validity of the quarter end balances

·Partner with Finance contact(s) to review account reconciliations and provide assistance and guidance in recording accounting transactions where necessary

·Develop a clear understanding of the business transactions and processes to aid reconciliation procedures and to provide value added advice to Finance contact(s)

·Maintain quarterly BSR database for working papers to review variances from prior periods

·Participate in external and internal audits on an as needed basis to provide supporting documentation, knowledge about underling processes, analysis, etc.

·Commerce/Accounting Degree preferable or minimum of 4 years work experience in an accounting function

·Additional qualifications sought:

·Experience in cash applications/cash receivable functions;

·Knowledge of accounting principles; GAAP; General Ledger; Chart of Accounts; Balance Sheet; Bank Reconciliation; Financial Analysis, etc;

·Computer literacy - Word, Advanced Excel, Access and familiarity with financial information systems;

·Analytical and problem solving skills;

·Interpersonal communication skills

·Organizational skills

·Excellent time management skills

·Ability to work under pressure

Must Have Skills/Qualifications (in order of priority)

·Undergraduate Degree in Accounting / Finance or related major

·3-4 years working experience in accounting roles

·Good English writing and oral communication skills.

·Analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.

·Good technical skills with MS Excel and Outlook.

·Experience working with SAP R/3, or similar systems.

Professional Development Skills

·Business Acumen; Decision Making; Diversity Management; Facilitation; Influence; Initiative and Anticipation; Innovation; Issue Identification Analysis and Solving; Knowledge Sharing; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Office; Microsoft Project; Negotiation; Oral and Written Communication; Personal Credibility; Sustaining Relationships; Teamwork and Collaboration; Work planning/Estimating

Job: Accounting & Finance
Primary
Location: China-Dalian
Organization: Internal Operations (Enterprise)
Schedule: Full-time

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