Accounting Associate - Level I

Job Summary:

Assists in account reconciliation, financial analysis, journal entry preparation, and data entry. Supports month-end and year-end close processes under direct supervision. Performs accounting and finance activities to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Compiles, consolidates, and conducts basic analysis of accounting and finance information.
• Prepares basic journal entries for financial reporting purposes.
• Assists with monthly and annual account reconciliations, including accounts payable and prepaid expenses.
• Prepares tables, charts, and exhibits for financial reports and presentations.
• Maintains and updates retention schedules by day 4, collaborating with the GCA FA team.
• Coordinates with business units and CBS service lines to resolve open financial items.
• Records and tracks amortization journal entries for prepaid expenses, including employee medical insurance.
• Records CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) contributions and performs monthly amortization.
• Ensures SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance by maintaining documentation for balance sheet reconciliation processes.
• Responds to inquiries from management, auditors, and other stakeholders regarding financial results and reporting requests.
• Participates as a team member in basic accounting projects and performs ad hoc reporting as needed.

Skills

Technical Skills:

• Financial Analysis: Ability to analyze trends, variances, and risks to provide actionable insights and drive business improvements.
• Financial Internal Controls: Understanding and application of internal control frameworks to mitigate financial reporting risks.
• Financial Regulations Acumen: Knowledge of applicable regulations (tax, banking, pension, local accounting) to ensure compliance.
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations for accounts payable and prepaid expenses.
• Proficiency in recording journal entries for prepaid expenses, CSR contributions, and other financial items.
• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and related documentation.
• Competence in resolving open financial items with cross-functional teams.

Competencies:

• Values Differences: Appreciates diverse perspectives and fosters an inclusive workplace.
• Action Oriented: Approaches tasks with urgency, enthusiasm, and energy.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops clear, tailored communications for diverse audiences.
• Customer Focus: Builds strong relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
• Decision Quality: Makes timely, effective decisions to advance organizational goals.
• Nimble Learning: Learns from successes and failures to solve new problems effectively.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education, or equivalent experience to meet applicable regulations.
• Minimal or no work experience required.

Experience

• Minimal or no prior work experience is required; on-the-job training will be provided.