Sr. Staff Accountant

IBA

$99K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • Intermediate proficiency in Excel (Pivot tables, Vlookup)
  • Experience with S4 HANA (SAP ERP) or other large ERP systems.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to collaborate within a team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead monthly and annual financial close processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP and IFRS standards.
  • Analyze P&L variances and prepare assessments for management review.
  • Oversee financial statement reviews and ensure timely uploads into the HFM system.
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and support other Senior Accountants as needed.
  • Lead tax-related activities and collaboration with the Tax team.
  • Manage the Corporate Credit Card program and reporting responsibilities.
  • Identify process improvement opportunities and implement necessary changes.

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Short/Long-Term Disability coverage
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision premium subsidies
  • 401(k) match of 4%
  • 10 weeks fully paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and development support
  • Emergency travel and employee assistance programs
Full Job Description
Mission

The Senior Staff Accountant will serve as a lead-level accounting resource within the Accounting group, supporting management functions while not holding direct people-management responsibilities.

He/She will provide support services with the US Shared Service Accounting (Financial) team for IBA USA, Inc and Subsidiaries, as well as the Americas (Canada, Argentina). He/She will act in the capacity of a Lead Accountant and provide services regarding monthly and annual financial close, with compliance with accounting principles and standards, Corporate global policies and associated legal requirements. When overseeing the external accountants for Canada & Argentina, the Lead Accountant will act as a team leader, managing the external resources and ensuring that deliverables are completed and delivered accurately and on time. He/she will also be the "go-to" person for the oversees management and for the rest of the team during planned and unplanned absences of the Accounting Manager.

Challenges we trust you with

  • Ensure the monthly and annual closing (accruals, additions to AP account, review of PO processing) and maintain appropriate supporting documentation regarding journal entries and monthly analysis (local GAAP and IFRS)
  • Additional variance analysis of P&L on monthly basis for review with management, prepared accurately and on a timely basis. This will also include additional high-level review of all other variance analyses with the US Shared Services group prior to management-related meetings.
  • Work with other Senior Staff Accountant(s) and management regarding financial statement review prior to upload in HFM (group consolidation tool) in compliance with group and regulatory deadlines. Financial figures should be up to date and accurate for the monthly upload. The individual will also participate in the upload process to HFM.
  • Analysis and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts noting corrective actions, to ensure accuracy/completeness of posted data. Additional review of other US/Americas' shared service entities balance sheet reconciliations; and assistance to be provided to the other Senior Accountants as necessary.
  • Experience with taxes (sales & use taxes and filings, corporate tax filings) and analysis to include taking the lead with management and the Tax team
  • Experience with Intercompany (journals, reconciliation issues)
  • Understanding and participation in review of Cash / cash forecasting and reporting for Global Treasury management
  • Point of contact regarding Wells One Corporate Credit Card program and reporting
  • Quickly identify and undertake issues, providing viable solutions
  • Maintain a critical view of the processes within the Accounting team
  • Initiate /implement process adjustments/improvements when needed


What we value

You have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • Intermediate of higher proficiency in Excel (Pivot tables, Vlookup, etc)
  • Experience with S4 HANA (SAP ERP, or other large ERP system) a plus
  • Ability to work within a close team environment, to include other groups (HR, Tax, peers in China, Europe, etc) and various levels of management;


And you also are:

  • Detail-oriented and highly accurate, with a strong sense of urgency around deadlines and a willingness to support team members in meeting shared targets
  • A strong verbal and written communicator
  • A collaborative team player who can also work independently and take initiative as a self-starter
  • Proactive in anticipating the needs of the team and management, offering constructive feedback and practical solutions to identified issues
  • Committed to adhering to policies, compliance standards, principles, and company values
  • Effective at managing time and consistently achieving performance goals
  • Resourceful in identifying and organizing the tools and support needed to accomplish tasks successfully
  • Dedicated to continuous professional development and expanding job knowledge and expertise


Compensation and Benefits

IBA offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to employee wellbeing and our values as a B Corp. Our plans are designed to support your financial, health, and personal needs-covering you and your family.

Salary: Approx. $99,800 + (based on experience, location, and education)

Variable Pay: Profit sharing, time-based compensation, "above & beyond" award, referral rewards

Core Benefits (100% employer-paid):

  • Life & AD&D Insurance (1x annual salary)
  • Short/Long-Term Disability (80% / 60% of pay)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision premium subsidies
  • Health Savings Accounts / Health Reimbursement Accounts contributions
  • Wellness incentives (up to $500/year)
  • 401(k) match (4%)
  • 10 weeks full paid Parental Leave
  • Paid time off: 7 personal + 10 PTO days (first year)
  • Tuition reimbursement & development support
  • Emergency travel & employee assistance


Optional Benefits: Voluntary Life Insurance, Pre-paid Legal, Flexible Spending Accounts

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