Intercompany Sr. Accountant

Key Responsibilities:

• Experience with process deliverables and change management initiatives.
• Manage high volumes of Intercompany AP and AR transactions across multiple legal entities.
• Support process improvement initiatives, standardization activities, and implementation of new processes.
• Provide process guidance and support to junior team members.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Support global stakeholders on Intercompany AP and AR operational activities.

Primary purpose of this position:

• Process Intercompany Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions accurately and timely across global entities.
• Review and validate Intercompany invoices, debit notes, credit notes, chargebacks, allocations, and settlements.
• Ensure timely recording, matching, and settlement of Intercompany transactions in accordance with agreed service levels.
• Perform Intercompany account reconciliations and balance confirmations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate and resolve Intercompany discrepancies, invoice disputes, unmatched items, and aging balances in a timely manner.
• Monitor outstanding Intercompany receivables and payables and drive timely settlement of open balances.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, reporting, and settlements.
• Analyze Intercompany transaction trends, variances, and exceptions to identify potential issues and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Tax, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Business stakeholders to ensure consistency in Intercompany processes.
• Act as a key contact between global affiliates and business units to facilitate communication and issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of Intercompany agreements, invoices, settlements, reconciliations, and supporting records.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and distribute periodic reports on Intercompany AP & AR activities, aging, settlement status, and key performance indicators.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize work, manage process activities, and support junior team members.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation, standardization, and continuous process improvement.
• Communicate accounting procedures and Intercompany requirements effectively to finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Main Accountability or KPIs:

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of Intercompany invoices, settlements, and reconciliations.
• Achieve invoice processing, reconciliation, and settlement targets in accordance with service level agreements.
• Monitor and reduce aged Intercompany receivables, payables, and unresolved open items.
• Ensure timely completion of Intercompany balance confirmations and account reconciliations.
• Maintain compliance with PCAOB controls, company policies, and audit requirements.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of transaction processing, reporting, and financial data.
• Analyze transactional details and provide timely resolution to stakeholder inquiries.
• Research transactions in SAP and supporting systems to identify and resolve processing issues.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives and operational excellence.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict responsibilities that may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
• Proven experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Intercompany Accounting, Financial Operations, or Shared Services.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial processes, and Intercompany accounting.

Work Experience

• 5 to 8 years business related process experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of Intercompany AP & AR processes, reconciliations, settlements, and financial controls.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, month-end close activities, and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of PowerPoint.
• End-user knowledge of SAP, CFIN, Basware, Blackline, SAP Group Reporting, and ServiceNow.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer-service orientation with the ability to work across global teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Strong understanding of PCAOB, IFRS, and internal control requirements.
• Experience driving process improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives.