Staff Accountant (GL)

THE JOB

Position Summary 

The Staff Accountant General Ledger supports the Coface Finance team by ensuring accurate timely and compliant financial reporting. This position is dedicated exclusively to General Ledger (GL) accounting and monthend close support. Responsibilities include journal entries account reconciliations intercompany accounting and preparation of audit-ready documentation. This role requires strong analytical skills attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a control-focused environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Prepare and post monthly quarterly and annual journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation. 
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations including bank intercompany accruals prepaids reserves and suspense accounts. 
• Support the month-end close process by completing assigned tasks on schedule and investigating variances. 
• Prepare intercompany reconciliations settlements confirmations and ensure alignment with corporate policy. 
• Analyze GL accounts for accuracy completeness and reasonableness; propose corrections when necessary. 
• Assist with preparation of financial reporting support packages including trial balance (TB) reviews and fluctuation analysis. Group reporting quarterly.
• Maintain well-documented audit-ready workpapers compliant level 1 controls. 
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries. 
• Identify opportunities to streamline journal entry preparation reconciliation processes and close calendar activities. 
• Maintain and update desktop procedures and ensure compliance with process guidelines. 

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field (required). 
• 03 years of GL or corporate accounting experience; insurance or financial services experience is a plus. 
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and standard accounting practices. 
• Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables lookups reconciliations). 
• Experience with ERP/GL systems (SAP Oracle Microsoft Dynamics or similar). 

Core Competencies 

• Attention to Detail: Ability to produce accurate and complete workpapers. 
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to investigate issues and explain account fluctuations. 
• Accountability: Meets deadlines consistently and communicates delays or risks early. 
• Communication: Ability to clearly present findings to management and auditors. 
• Collaboration: Works effectively with peers SSC teams and Finance leadership. 
• Continuous Improvement: Looks for automation and simplification opportunities. 

Additional Information :

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time