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Accounting Specialist, Controllership

ControllerControllerFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 10,001+Since 1853H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Florida

Posted

5 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor DegreeEnglish

Job Description

Accounting Specialist, Controllership

Otis Elevator Co.

• Execute the monthly close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, account analyses, and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness • Oversee daily and monthly cash accounting activities, including reconciliation of bank accounts, and ensuring accurate cash reporting • Provide financial reporting oversight related to AP activities, ensuring accurate expense recognition, proper cutoff, and completeness of liabilities • Deliver comprehensive balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analysis, providing actionable insights to senior leadership • Manage special projects, system implementations, and ad hoc financial analysis to meet business and leadership needs • Serve as a key business partner to field operations and Finance Business Partners, offering guidance on accounting matters and driving informed decision-making • Maintain and continuously enhance accounting policies, procedures, and standard work documentation to improve consistency and compliance • Identify and lead process improvement initiatives, driving efficiencies through automation, standardization, and best practices implementation • Interface with WHQ, Outsource Providers and Regional Offices • Support controls and Sarbanes Oxley 404 compliance, as well as PwC testing

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree: Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
  • Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills
  • Must enjoy working in a team environment, be able to multi-task, and possess a solid work ethic
  • Self-starter who takes ownership and initiative
  • Must be able to work additional hours as required due to time-sensitive deadlines
  • Advanced skills in Excel
  • JD Edwards experience a plus

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee Scholar Program to pursue degrees or certifications

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