General Ledger Accountant, Cork office (Fixed-Term Contract)

Red Hat

  • Cork
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 4 days ago
The Red Hat Accounting team is looking for a General Ledger Accountant, to join them in the Cork Office, on a 12 month contract.What will you do?​Manage U.S. GAAP reporting responsibilitiesCommunicate with external accounting providers who prepare monthly accounting packages for reviewBook journals on Oracle with appropriate supporting documentationProvide commentary on unexpected costs and variances in trendsCoordinate with internal team members and functional group members at various levels to provide explanations and resolve issues relating to accounting entriesComplete monthly reconciliation, journals, and controlsPrepare and maintain local statutory financial statementsServe as a point of contact for testing of technical system enhancements and improvements in areas of responsibilityContinuously review processes to identify areas for improvementCommunicate with internal and external auditors as required for U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), and statutory compliance auditsBe the point of contact for inter-company and consolidation accounting processes and related issues, including supervising the intercompany and consolidation processesSupport and implement new continuous improvement initiatives related to inter-company and consolidations processes to optimize the closeSupport the development and implementation of strong internal controls in the inter-company and consolidations accounting processesInvestigate and reconcile differences between inter-groupsProduce ad hoc reports for management on requestWhat will you bring?Bachelor's degree in a relevant field like accounting or financeCertified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification3+ years of post-qualification experience in a multinational environmentExperience with intercompany reconciliationExperience with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and SOX regulations and local GAAP reporting experienceExperience working under strict deadlines and ensuring compliance with company policiesHighly organized with great attention to detail#LI-NG1About Red Hatis the world’s leading provider of enterprise software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.Inclusion at Red Hat
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