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Position: International Accountant
Location: Doral, FL
Full Time: Yes (In Office)
Salary range: $75,000 - $90,000
We are a global Law Firm, offering full-time employment opportunity for an International Accountant in the Accounting Department of our Doral, FL office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. The firm has 45 locations in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia, with approximately 2650 attorneys worldwide. As of 2022, we are the 8th largest Law Firm in the United States.
Position Summary:
The International Accountant for international offices will be responsible for supporting core accounting functions. Additional responsibilities will include supporting consolidations and eliminations, reconciliations, key management reporting packages, and providing support to the tax team and ad-hoc projects. The candidate must have strong organization and communication skills, be a strategic thinker and have the ability to coordinate activities and projects in a multinational context. A strong team player-coach who enjoys working in a collaborative environment. Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting, finance, audit, and international tax principles. Clear communication, understanding of processes, efficiency, and quality of work product is emphasized. Collaboration with local accountants and the firm's tax group to find the right solution is encouraged and expected. This position may require travel outside the US.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Monitor accounting practices and workflows as well as the month-end close process to ensure compliance and consistency with Firm accounting
Ensure all necessary reconciliations (e.g. between Aderant and local statutory systems) are being done on a timely basis while developing local staff
Support tax compliance and maintenance of supporting documentation (e.g. inter-company agreements, Transfer Pricing documentation) with the tax team
Support FP&A team with acquiring information and preparing any needed information for performance analysis
Drive improvements in processes or policies, identify accounting, issues and assist others with resolving issues
Skills & Competencies:
U nderstanding our AP workflow, ChromeRiver, and the related FX and tax implications
Understanding Aderant (ERP) basic entries and related FX and tax implications
High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to manage time effectively
Strong problem-solving skills, takes the initiative and uses good judgment, excellent follow-up skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor, and presentation
The position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines, effectively prioritize multiple tasks
Provide outstanding client service, meet high-quality service standards, and meet or exceed client expectations. Proactive in seeking innovative ways in which to help others
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and collaborate well in a team
Candidate must be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision
Qualifications & Prior Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in accounting required
Strong accounting knowledge and skills
CPA and Public Accounting experience preferred
Multinational Corporate Accounting Experience (Preferred)
Large Scale ERP System Experience (Preferred, i.e. SAP, Oracle, Aderant, Blackline)
The candidate will have 5 or more years experience of general accounting with proven problem-solving and analytical abilities (Experience in legal & or service industry preferred)
Experience working with colleagues in Europe or Asia preferred
Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly
Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.
