Staff Accountant

Overview

• Contribute to the financial management and control environment for a global organization, focusing on operations in China.
• Collaborate with managers, accounting groups, and advisors across multiple international offices.
• Assist in strategic planning and provide detailed financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Participate in monthly and annual financial close processes for various corporate entities.
• Ensure compliance with financial transaction approvals and reconcile monthly bank statements.
• Analyze intercompany balances and facilitate timely fund movements between entities.
• Prepare monthly expense forecasts and annual budgets to guide financial planning.
• Support local accountants by coordinating activities and addressing inquiries.
• Engage in ad-hoc projects and analytical tasks to enhance financial operations.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Review and ensure appropriate approvals for financial transactions to maintain compliance.
• Participate in monthly and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Reconcile bank statements monthly and monitor cash flow across entities.
• Analyze intercompany balances and ensure timely fund movements between entities.
• Prepare and analyze account reconciliations, providing insights into variances.
• Develop monthly expense forecasts and annual budgets to support financial planning.
• Guide local accountants by coordinating activities and addressing inquiries effectively.
• Assist in ad-hoc projects and analytical work to support organizational goals.
• Adapt working hours to collaborate with staff in China as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in accounting or financial management.
• Advanced Excel skills, evaluated during the interview process.
• Knowledge of Workday general ledger and human resource systems is advantageous.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin Chinese for effective communication.
• Experience managing global cash flow is preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work independently.
• Flexibility in working hours to accommodate international collaboration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support financial operations.