Junior Accountant

Samsung Electronics America; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology company as a Finance and Accounting Associate, responsible for essential tasks including budgeting, account reconciliations, and financial closing activities. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance and at least 2 years of experience. You will thrive in a dynamic, multicultural environment and contribute to continuous improvement projects promoting best practices across European subsidiaries.

Benefits

Attractive salary & performance bonuses

Meal tickets

25 days vacation per year

Private medical care

Access to learning and development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in Accounting.
• General knowledge of IFRS accounting procedures.
• Good English written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Document and monitor internal controls.
• Assist in internal and external audits.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Detail-Oriented

Collaboration

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Position Summary

Who are we?
Right across the Pipera metro station, the Samsung Shared Services Centre Europe, established in 2016 in Bucharest (Romania) covers Financial, Customer Service and HR processes for Samsung subsidiaries across Europe.

Role and Responsibilities

• What is the role about?

As a Finance and Accounting Associate, you will mainly cover General Ledger and Closing activities, being in charge with:

• Performing monthly Budgeting / Forecasting activities, monthly and annual financial and controlling closing activities for the assigned Samsung Subsidiary, in accordance with the deadlines and guidelines from Global Headquarter and local Subsidiary requirements
• Calculation and recording of month-end accruals
• Performing general accounting tasks (journal entries, clearings, reclassifications and corrections, etc.)
• Performing various analyses and preparing account reconciliations
• Documenting and monitoring internal controls for activities in scope of the Shared Service Center;
• Assisting in internal and external audits, when required
• Reviewing in SAP journal entries related to AR documents (customer payments) as well as AP documents (invoices and employee expense claims), performed by an external provider and rejecting those entries which fail accuracy;
• Producing regular reports and/or presentations, with the purpose of monitoring the external provider for the AP & AR operations, identifying process issues, proposing corrective actions and ensuring these are implemented and followed;
• Ensuring accuracy of financial documents in accordance with international standard and internal policies;
• Maintaining the confidential aspect of the financial data;
• Participating to Continuous Improvement projects together with other members of the Finance team, with the purpose of implementing Best Practices across European Samsung subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with the internal regulations set by Global Headquarter, automating different processes, increasing efficiency etc.;
• Acting as an ambassador for promoting Samsung Shared Service to our European subsidiaries, ensuring services are delivered in line with the agreed levels of quality and productivity

Your profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance;
• General knowledge of (IFRS) accounting procedures;
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Accounting
• Previous experience in working with ERP systems; knowledge of SAP is a plus;
• Good practical knowledge of MS Excel ;
• Good analytical and problem solving skills; Detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently but also collaboratively in a team;
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment, acting as an Ambassador for promoting Samsung SSC services to our European subsidiaries;
• Good time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines;
• Good English written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively at different levels throughout the organization.

Skills and Qualifications

Why is Samsung SSC Europe the place to be?

Samsung is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. In our center you will be part of a dynamic team, in an international work environment. Being one of the best in the industry comes with hard work, but we also make it rewarding through:

• Compensation & Benefits: attractive salary & performance bonuses, meal tickets, Christmas / Easter / Birthday bonus;
• Health & Wellbeing: gym subscription, private medical care, daily fresh fruits in the office
• Events (e.g.: Christmas Party, June 1st party, Halloween, Kids Party, team building, quarterly team events etc.)
• Learning & Development: Unlimited access to Samsung’s learning platform, access to in-class trainings and various events / conferences, coaching programs
• Family & Living: discount to Samsung products, 25 days of vacation per year

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