Accounting Specialist

Akkodis; Vance (AL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking an Accounting Specialist on a W2 contract basis in Vance, AL to support accurate financial reporting and cost management across areas such as transfer pricing, AR, and month-end closing.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, at least five years of relevant experience, and the ability to analyze financial statements and ensure internal controls. SAP proficiency and project management experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related area or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years' of relevant professional experience in Accounting.
• Ability to question the reasonableness of journal entries, account balances, and the potential impact associated with various accounting activities on the company’s financial statements.
• Ability to analyze financials and provide valid explanations for variances.
• Ability to comprehend and comply with division policies, procedures, and operations in conducting day-to-day responsibilities.
• SAP Proficiency and Project Management experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve closing issues.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and IFRS accounting policies.
• Prepare transfer pricing documentation in compliance with local and international regulations.
• Provide support for intercompany transaction analysis and ensure that appropriate pricing methodologies are consistently implemented.
• Support audits and respond to inquiries related to transfer pricing.
• Track and analyze vehicle-related expenses including material costs, material overhead, labor and overhead, duty.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate cost allocation.
• Reconcile vehicle cost accounts and ensure proper reporting.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory transactions and balances.
• Ensure accurate valuation of inventory in accordance with accounting standards.
• Assist in physical inventory counts and variance analysis.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure accurate capitalization and depreciation.
• Process asset additions, disposals, and transfers.
• Support periodic asset audits and reporting.
• Monitor customer accounts and ensure timely collection of outstanding balances.
• Reconcile AR subledger to general ledger.
• Prepare ageing reports and assist with credit risk assessments.
• Ability to prepare quality process documentation.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and system upgrades.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed.

Skills

Journal entries analysis

Variance analysis

Intercompany accounting

Accounts receivable

Cost accounting

Inventory valuation

Fixed assets

IFRS accounting

Audits support

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

Project Management

Job description

Akkodis is seeking an Accounting Specialist for a W2 contract position in Vance, AL. This role will support accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency across key accounting areas which may include but not limited to transfer pricing, vehicle cost management, inventory, fixed assets, accounts receivable, and month-end closing.

Pay Range: $35.00 to $42.00 per hour on W2; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Accounting Specialist job responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve closing issues.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and IFRS accounting policies.
• Prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation in compliance with local and international regulations.
• Provide support for intercompany transaction analysis and ensure that appropriate pricing methodologies are consistently implemented.
• Support audits and respond to inquiries related to transfer pricing.
• Track and analyze vehicle-related expenses including material costs, material overhead, labor and overhead, duty.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate cost allocation.
• Reconcile vehicle cost accounts and ensure proper reporting.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory transactions and balances.
• Ensure accurate valuation of inventory in accordance with accounting standards.
• Assist in physical inventory counts and variance analysis.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure accurate capitalization and depreciation.
• Process asset additions, disposals, and transfers.
• Support periodic asset audits and reporting.
• Monitor customer accounts and ensure timely collection of outstanding balances.
• Reconcile AR subledger to general ledger.
• Prepare ageing reports and assist with credit risk assessments.
• Ability to prepare quality process documentation.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and system upgrades.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed.

Qualifications:

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related area or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of five (5) years' of relevant professional experience in Accounting.
• Ability to question the reasonableness of journal entries, account balances, and the potential impact associated with various accounting activities on the company’s financial statements.
• Ability to analyze financials and provide valid explanations for variances.
• Ability to comprehend and comply with division policies, procedures, and operations in conducting day-to-day responsibilities.
• SAP Proficiency and Project Management experience is preferred but not required.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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