Sr. Accounting Analyst (Sao PauloHybrid)
Job Summary
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Accounting Manager AMR the Sr. Accounting Analyst will play an integral role on the corporate accounting team performing general revenue accounting activities. The successful candidate will be able to work and communicate effectively in a team environment interacting with all levels of our organization international team members and external auditors.
*This person must reside in Sao Paulo and commute 2 days/week to our corporate LATAM HQ. Please submit resume/CV in English.
Responsibilities:
- Review customer contracts for the company to ensure appropriate accounting and billing treatment in accordance with company policies.
- Prepare and issue customer billing documents accurately and in a timely manner.
- Calculate monthly revenue deferral amortization and prepare related monthly revenue close journal entries.
- Partner with FP&A to support revenue deferral forecasting and projections throughout the quarterly reporting cycle.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to integrate revenue and billing processes into Illuminas standard operating framework.
- Perform ad hoc duties and special projects as required to support the role
- Participate in quarterly reviews and annual audit.
- Drive process improvement initiatives by applying strong analytical communication collaboration and problem-solving skills.
- Initiate and drive projects to enhance and automate internal controls over financial reporting (system enhancements integrations implementations etc.)
All listed responsibilities are deemed essential functions to this position; however business conditions may require reasonable accommodation for additional tasks and responsibilities.
Requirements:
- Bachelors or higher degree in Accounting Finance or related field
- Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of accounting and finance experience with a Bachelors degree; or 3 years and a Masters degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
- Knowledge of US GAAP
- Knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
- Must be able to conduct business in English (Spanish a plus)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially Microsoft Excel
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA or local equivalent and/or Big 4/Regional Public Accounting experience preferred
- Life science and manufacturing industries accounting experience a plus
- Prior experience in SAP and BlackLine experience a plus
Key Competencies/Skills:
- Ability to exercise judgement within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action
- Ability to execute assignments in the form of objectives with goals
- Applies expertise to set direction and resolve problems in own discipline
- Ability to identify and resolve technical operational and organizational problems
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees management and external agencies
- Highly detail oriented and organized in work
- Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a problem-solving environment
- Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
- Proven track record in driving projects and process improvement initiatives
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Required Experience:
Senior IC