Staff Accountant

TransPerfect Is More Than Just a Job… Our greatest asset is our people, and nothing is more important to us than ensuring that everyone knows that. Each of our 100+ offices has its own individual identity, and each also has its own unique rewards.

TransPerfect Translations, a fast paced and growing language services company, seeks an experienced, detail oriented Staff Accountant to join our growing accounting group. This key role deals with a high volume of bank, intercompany and international reconciliations, all month-end closing duties, preparation of monthly financial statements in a multi-company environment, as well as working with outside accountants for domestic and international offices.

Responsibilities

• Complete high volume of bank reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations involving foreign currency transactions
• Handle all month-end closing duties including journal entry preparation, recording monthly activities and payroll entries
• Maintain monthly detailed reconciliations with notes, schedules and account analysis, including payroll, intercompany accounts, fixed assets, and all balance sheet accounts
• Prepare monthly financial statements and monthly reporting package in a multi-company environment
• Work with outside accountants for domestic and international offices and assist with audits and external reporting
• Perform other job duties and special projects on an as-needed basis

About You:

As a Staff Accountant you are a:

• Creative thinker – You are curious and unafraid to ask questions
• Hard worker – You are industrious and diligent in everything you do
• Innovator – You are willing to initiate changes and introduce new ideas

Your experience includes:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5 years of experience in a fast-paced, high volume environment
• GAAP Accounting, advanced knowledge of accounting functions, specifically month end close, bank reconciliation and intercompany reconciliation
• Proficiency in Excel, Word
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills and follow-through in completion of projects
• Strong time-management skills and ability to work well under tight deadlines
• Good communication with the ability to interact positively with others inside and outside the organization
• Knowledge of Great Plains Accounting Software is helpful as is previous experience in a Customer Service organization

TransPerfect provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.