Accountant IV [AQ-24881]

Aquent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Aquent seeks a highly skilled accounting contractor to ensure accurate financial reporting across multiple operations. You will support the close process, prepare journal entries, and maintain intercompany relationships while upholding internal controls and compliance.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience with US GAAP and IFRS, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Prior audit support experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven accounting experience with ability to navigate complex matters.
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail in financial tasks.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Curious, inquisitive mindset with professional skepticism.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive financial statements for various operational areas.
• Assist in close process with journal entries, reconciliations, disclosures, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and IFRS and maintain strong internal controls.
• Manage intercompany accounting relationships and ensure seamless operations.
• Support external audits with timely responses and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on accounting projects and daily activities.

Skills

Accounting experience

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Professional skepticism

Excel proficiency

Education

CPA or equivalent

Tools

SAP FICO

BlackLine

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a globally recognized leader in innovation, shaping the future of technology and design. This pioneering company is celebrated for its commitment to excellence, groundbreaking products, and a culture that values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Joining this team means contributing to a legacy of financial integrity and operational excellence that underpins their worldwide success.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented professional to join our client’s dynamic finance team. In this pivotal contractor role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of financial reporting across various operational areas. Your expertise will directly impact the company’s financial health, supporting critical decision-making and maintaining robust internal controls. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your accounting acumen within a fast-paced, innovative environment, making a tangible difference in how a global leader manages its financial landscape.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare comprehensive financial statements for various operational areas, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting standards.
• Actively participate in the accounting close process, meticulously preparing and submitting journal entries, account reconciliations, disclosures, and other essential financial reports.
• Champion compliance with US GAAP and IFRS, fostering a strong internal controls environment.
• Manage and maintain intricate intercompany accounting relationships, ensuring seamless financial operations.
• Provide critical support for external audit activities, efficiently responding to auditor requests and facilitating a smooth audit process.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams on diverse accounting projects and day-to-day operational activities, driving efficiency and alignment.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Proven accounting experience with a demonstrated ability to navigate and manage complex accounting matters.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail, ensuring precision in all financial tasks.
• Ability to work independently while fostering strong collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams.
• A curious and inquisitive approach, coupled with a demonstrated ability to exercise professional skepticism.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel.
• Adeptness at quickly learning and navigating various financial systems.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience working with IFRS.
• CPA or an equivalent qualification.
• Proficiency in SAP FICO.
• Experience with BlackLine journal voucher and reconciliation modules.
• Experience working with external auditors.

Client Description

Our client is a global leader in consumer technology, renowned for redefining the intersection of hardware, software, and services. Known for their uncompromising commitment to world-class design and user experience, they create products that have become essential to daily life. You will be joining a team that values craftsmanship and simplicity, working on high-impact projects that reach hundreds of millions of people worldwide.