SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (ORACLE) (F/M)
YOUR ROLE
The Senior Accountant will lead the accounting staff in Los Angeles and provide ERP support to all functional users of Oracle EBS R12. As Senior Accountant, you will report directly to the US Finance Manager and as the main point of communication, you will discuss ongoing projects, issues, and solutions related to the ERP system with the Business Applications Team in Berlin.
Key tasks include overseeing the monthly general ledger close, preparing monthly and quarterly tax filings, assembling data for annual internal and external audits, and making sure that all system processes run smoothly.
Key tasks include overseeing the monthly general ledger close, preparing monthly and quarterly tax filings, assembling data for annual internal and external audits, and making sure that all system processes run smoothly.
YOUR TASKS
- Assist the Finance Manager and Accounting staff during the month end close process and oversee the monthly general ledger close
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts, research and resolve reconciling items on a monthly basis, and post and reconcile inter-company due from/to transactions
- Prepare monthly and non-monthly recurring journal entries
- Prepare monthly and quarterly tax filings and assemble information for annual internal and external audits
- Assist in documenting policies, procedures and controls
- Provide operational support to all functional users of the ERP system: improving system processes, troubleshooting system-related issues, and pursuing issues through internal channels or directly with Oracle support
- Coordinate the definition and implementation of system modifications and enhancements with the Technical Department in Germany
- Interface with end-users on site and through a ticketing system, advising on the reasons for operational errors and provide training on how to prevent future problems – you will also support and train end-users on current and new business processes and functions
- Track errors and report Los Angeles end-user feedback to Berlin
YOUR PROFILE
- You have a Bachelor’s degree in either Business Administration or Accounting
- You have 5+ years' accounting or financial experience, preferably within a publicly traded corporation
- CPA is a plus, but not a requirement
- You should have a solid working knowledge of Oracle Financial modules: AP, AR, CM, Cost, FA, Tax, GL and be proficient in the use of Oracle Supply Chain modules: OM, INV, Manuf, PUR
- You excel at troubleshooting and solving problems
- You are a skilled communicator, with a gift for customer service
- You never miss a goal or deadline
FINANCE AT NATIVE INSTRUMENTS
The NI Finance department consists of the three sub-departments Accounting, Controlling and Business Applications, and is approximately 30 people strong. Its staff takes care of all financial matters within the company, including forecasting and budget reviews, and also functions as an interface towards external partners, banks and auditors. The Business Application team provides business-to-business software tools and works closely together with departments such as Web Development, Supply Chain Management and Sales.
