Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NTT Global Data Centers is a data center provider supporting digital business infrastructure worldwide. The Specialist, Accounting executes core accounting operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, financial analysis, reporting support, audit support, and month-end and year-end close activities. The role also contributes to process improvements and automation while ensuring accurate records and compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting policies
- Maintain the general ledger, ensuring all accounts are accurate and up-to-date
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in ledger accounts and journal postings
- Implement internal controls and standard procedures to ensure integrity of accounting data
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including accruals, prepayments, intercompany balances, and fixed assets
- Support month-end and year-end close activities, preparing journal entries and account schedules
- Compile documentation and support for financial statement preparation
- Identify variances and discrepancies, providing explanations and corrective actions where necessary
- Assist in preparing routine operational and statutory financial reports
- Support senior accounting staff in compiling accounting packs and schedules for management and auditors
- Ensure all reporting is accurate, complete, and delivered on time
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and automation in accounting processes
- Collaborate with team members and other finance functions to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations
- Perform other accounting-related tasks as requested by management
Skills
- Solid understanding of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS) and general ledger operations
- Hands-on experience in preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to investigate discrepancies and variances
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the accounting team
- Good organizational, planning, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Proactive, solutions-oriented, and committed to high ethical and professional standards
- 4+ years of experience in general accounting, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close processes
- Exposure to preparing routine financial reports and supporting statutory reporting requirements
- Experience with accounting systems and ERP platforms
- Familiarity with internal controls, audit support, and accounting documentation
- Remain stationary for long periods of time
- Operate computer, peripherals, and other office equipment
- Perform work during US business hours and time zones
- Some travel may be required
- Perform work from a remote location with stable internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in finance / accounting or related field preferred
Benefits
- This is a remote position.
- A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device, if applicable.
- All regular full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance.
- Employees receive paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.
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