Accounting Compliance & Reporting Job Description
Accounting compliance & reporting
provides technical support and guidance pertaining to US GAAP, China GAAP, IFRS and local accounting standards, SOX requirements and corporate accounting.
Accounting Compliance & Reporting Duties & Responsibilities
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Establish and ensure continued global compliance with US GAAP and local statutory accounting policies
Participation, consolidation and all-inclusive review and analysis within the annual budget process to ensure proper treatment of accounting policies certain key expense areas
Expert in US GAAP
Support US VPR process providing/validating financial related data
Fully responsible for leadership and development of own team, for development of broader F&C team in financial accounting and reporting processes and systems
Gather necessary information and draft notes to the annual audited financial statements
Complete training necessary to stay current on general and utility specific accounting standards
Assist in implementation of new accounting standards
Research specific accounting standards as questions arise
Perform the monthly bookkeeping (using QuickBooks) for subsidiary companies
Accounting Compliance & Reporting Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Accounting Compliance & Reporting
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPP, GPHR, SPHR, CPA, BS, ACCA
Education for Accounting Compliance & Reporting
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the accounting compliance & reporting job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Graduate, Law, Mathematics, Business/Administration, Finance/Accounting, Business, Accountancy
Skills for Accounting Compliance & Reporting
Desired skills for accounting compliance & reporting include:
Strong business acumen
Financial accounting for complex multinational organization
US GAAP
Oracle
IFRS
US GAAP and SOX Controls
Payroll accounting best practice
Software/SaaS/tech sector experience in a publicly held company
GAAP and related internal controls
ASC 740
Desired experience for accounting compliance & reporting includes:
Prepare financial statements and coordinate the audits for subsidiaries where necessary
Review completed or proposed transactions to determine proper accounting treatment
Respond to various government surveys
Monitor the accounting for a capital lease and provide necessary annual report disclosure information
Work as a liaison with the external auditors to coordinate the audit and keep the audit on track
Prepare audit schedules and provide support to the auditors
Accounting Compliance & Reporting Examples
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Accounting Compliance & Reporting Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for an accounting compliance & reporting. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for accounting compliance & reporting
- Provide monthly explanations of variances for assigned operating accounts
- Perform quarterly financial analysis on the balance sheet and income statement
- Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and research
- Lead the preparation and analysis and all-inclusive review of all external reporting used by investors, banks, 3rd parties and any other regulatory authorities
- Coordination with global accounting teams to ensure the timely and accurate submission of financial data
- Assess internal financial and accounting systems and recommend improvements or changes
- Research, analyze and communicate financial accounting and reporting developments to executive team and board of directors
- Oversee the implementation and adoption of new accounting and reporting standards
- Assist with any reporting information necessary for tax compliance
- Work with General Accounting team to ensure proper accounting treatment of complex accounting concepts
Qualifications for accounting compliance & reporting
- Develop strong working relationships with multiple stakeholders, at all levels of seniority
- Awareness of and ability to work with constant care
- Highly structured, with the ability to keep track of substantial amounts of information and present it in a simple manner
- Ability to keep cool under pressure and deliver consistently through changing circumstances
- Passionate about learning and development and supporting others to develop and excel
- Must be fluent in written and spoken English and have excellent communication skills
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for an accounting compliance & reporting. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for accounting compliance & reporting
- Liaise with a third-party provider in connection with all local IFRS tax provision reporting and compliance processes
- Lead and own the global ASC 740 income tax reporting, uncertain tax positions, disclosures and related SOX compliance
- Responsible for the completion of annual external audits globally
- Responsible for the leading the accounting and reporting integration for all business combinations
- Compilation, reporting and analysis of ad hoc accounting reports
- Responsible for special projects initiated by senior management
- 10+ years of proven senior level finance experience, preferred SEC exposure
- CPA licenses
- Frequent interaction and direct communication with the executive management team and a member of the executive finance team
- Manage multiple priorities and demands
Qualifications for accounting compliance & reporting
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, or equivalent accounting work experience in addition to Bachelor’s Degree in another field, required
- Financial systems consist of SAP including BW and OneStream/HFM
- Ability to successfully prioritise multiple tasks and timelines, to accurately meet tight financial reporting and project deadlines
- Bachelor’s degree with 14+ years of experience, experience includes 4+ years managing people
- Awareness of 2 CFR 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards a plus
- Ability to research FAR/CAS compliance issues with applicable regulations and laws to formulate recommendations to management
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Our company is looking for an accounting compliance & reporting. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for accounting compliance & reporting
- Assist senior accountant to handle full set of books and other tailor made management reports
- Assist in payroll and MPF and payment processing
- Assist in preparing tax returns, visa and related matters (for tax compliance team only)
- Data entry and prepare vouchers
- Provide financial information to management by researching and analysing accounting data
- Secondment and work at client’s offices to carry out the accounting work
- Assist with preparing document requests for approximately 35 external audits, including the annual financial statement, A-133, foundation, and benefit plan audits, as necessary
- Assist with researching of technical accounting guidance in relation to the drafting of accounting treatment forms to document the proposed accounting treatment of unique and/or complex transactions occurring throughout PSJH
- Perform periodic reviews of application of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the standards
- Assist in monthly review of system consolidated financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of reporting for Executive Management, the Audit and Compliance Committee, and Board of Directors’ packets
Qualifications for accounting compliance & reporting
- Excellent Skills in use of Microsoft Excel and other accounting software
- Primary Location North America-North America-United States-CA-Brea
- Job Function Finance & Accounting
- Assist with documentation and maintenance of standard finance policies for PSJH
- Five (5) years financial or accounting experience and a solid understanding of accounting principles and practices
- Demonstrate a high-level of accuracy even under pressure
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of accounting compliance & reporting. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for accounting compliance & reporting
- Evaluate impact of new FASB and Accounting pronouncements and System accounting policies on current results of operations and accounting practices
- Monthly review of system consolidated financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of reporting for Executive Management, the Audit and Compliance Committee, and Board of Directors’ packets
- Development of standard finance policies for PSJH
- Consolidation and review of monthly quality of earnings schedules provided by Accounting teams
- Responsible for Medicare and Medicaid cost reports
- Prepares all necessary adjustment entries for month-end/quarterly close in relation to Cost Reports, Provider Fee, Medicare Bi-Weekly payments, SB1732, and other compliance matters, as needed
- Provides analysis and communications specific to compliance reports
- Analyzes complex financial and statistical data to ensure reimbursement accuracy
- Responds to government intermediary audits and requests
- Responsible for quarterly and annual OSHPD reports and works with external consultant to facilitate the review of the annual report
Qualifications for accounting compliance & reporting
- Ability to work without tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
- Candidate must be a Certified Public Accountant (upon hire)
- Minimum of six (6) years of progressively more responsible financial management experience
- Minimum of two(2) years of experience in the healthcare industry in a multi-entity system
- Minimum of three(3) years of experience in public accounting
- Participates in feasibility studies
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of accounting compliance & reporting. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for accounting compliance & reporting
- Partner with other teams including Treasury, Tax, Legal, Investor Relations and Financial Planning & Analysis to obtain appropriate information to complete regulatory filings
- Prepare audit disclosure checklist to ensure financial statements are accurate and complete
- Participates in the evaluation and determination of significant and complex transactions and how the financial statements and disclosures will be impacted
- Support other teams with research and accounting guidance
- Proactively assist company external auditors and internal auditors, as needed, to ensure an efficient and effective audit process
- Maintain current financial reporting documentation, as needed, and create new documentation as necessary to ensure optimal internal controls
- Completion of external audit requests
- Oversight of SOX compliance activities
- Manage the co-sourced federal and state income tax returns
- Oversee domestic corporate governance matters such as business licenses and annual reports
Qualifications for accounting compliance & reporting
- 5 years of experience in Accounting/Finance with a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory/managerial capacity or 7-10 years of experience in a senior/lead level role required
- 3+ years of relevant accounting experience required with a mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry experience preferred
- Experience preparing external financial statements
- Technical accounting policy aptitude a plus
- Experience with SAP, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and WDesk/Workiva is a plus
- Certified Accountant / Tax Qualified (ACA/CTA/ATT)