Accounting Analyst

at  Celestica

SUMMARY

• Perform monthly account reconciliations, variance analysis and accounting entries.
• Highlighting discrepancies and correcting where appropriate or identifying actions for others to complete.
• Tasks are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required to complete recurring assignments independently and to determine the best methods to follow to complete assignments.
• Works under general supervision. Situations not covered by standard processes, procedures and methods are referred to manager or expert resource.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Prepare manual accounting entries and monitor system generated entries to ensure that financial statements are accurate and stated in accordance with GAAP.
• Monitor and maintain subsidiary records and resolve discrepancies as required.
• Prepare monthly account reconcilations for a series of balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure all reconciling items are cleared in a timely manner, making the adjustment or communicating recommended action to the appropriate individual for correction.
• Thorough understanding of the balance sheet accounts in their scope of responsibility so that errors and anomalies can be recognized and explained or corrected immediately.
• Interface with external auditors on area of responsibility.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly information for internal and external reporting.
• Create monthly reports to analyze variances between actual, forecast and plan.
• Provide an explanation of variances to management.
• Provide leadership on special projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Takes independent action to gather ideas and gain consensus with cross-functional teams on process improvement recommendations.
• Present complex information integrating several scenarios.
• Ability to assist clients/user on vastly different issues.
• Ability to run a successful meeting (i.e. agenda, timetable, demonstrate good time management, conclusion, follow-up and minutes).
• Meets group needs, ensures appropriate resources are available and works to achieve team goals over individual goals.
• Evaluates alternatives based on pros/cons.
• Provides input on how to manage required changes.
• Leads by example and is accountable for own actions.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting or related fields.
• Accounting knowledge and experience (1-3 years) is required.
• Mandatory fluent English (B1/B2) user.
• Knowledge of computer applications such as WORD, Excel, PowerPoint and multiple business applications.
• Ability to design/create queries and understands what creates the output.
• Ability to design custom queries in job-related software and understanding the relationships between the various tools.
• General understanding of internal/external customer needs is required to make effective/informed decisions.
• Analytical and statistical skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines.
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
• Understands and can apply corporate accounting policies
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Ability to research accounting rules in both U.S. GAAP and IFRS.

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE

• 1-3 years relevant experience.

TYPICAL EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Local or international accounting certification is a plus.

NOTES

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

• Prepare manual accounting entries and monitor system generated entries to ensure that financial statements are accurate and stated in accordance with GAAP.
• Monitor and maintain subsidiary records and resolve discrepancies as required.
• Prepare monthly account reconcilations for a series of balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure all reconciling items are cleared in a timely manner, making the adjustment or communicating recommended action to the appropriate individual for correction.
• Thorough understanding of the balance sheet accounts in their scope of responsibility so that errors and anomalies can be recognized and explained or corrected immediately.
• Interface with external auditors on area of responsibility.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly information for internal and external reporting.
• Create monthly reports to analyze variances between actual, forecast and plan.
• Provide an explanation of variances to management.
• Provide leadership on special projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Takes independent action to gather ideas and gain consensus with cross-functional teams on process improvement recommendations.
• Present complex information integrating several scenarios.
• Ability to assist clients/user on vastly different issues.
• Ability to run a successful meeting (i.e. agenda, timetable, demonstrate good time management, conclusion, follow-up and minutes).
• Meets group needs, ensures appropriate resources are available and works to achieve team goals over individual goals.
• Evaluates alternatives based on pros/cons.
• Provides input on how to manage required changes.
• Leads by example and is accountable for own actions