Company Overview:
SoftwareIDM creates innovative software to address the challenges faced by corporations in planning, developing, and deploying identity management automation. Our customers are typically organizations with 10,000 identities or more in all areas of business including: real estate, fast food, transport, finance, health, defense and aerospace, manufacturing, banking, insurance, education, and more.
Job Description:
We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Sr. Accounting Analyst to lead our finance team at SoftwareIDM in managing end-to-end monthly closing including financial statement preparation and maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and contributing to key accounting processes. The ideal candidate will have experience with reconciliations, financial reporting, and tax filings, as well as familiarity with both Brazilian GAAP and foreign accounting standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead in the preparation, maintenance, and organization of key accounting records, including journals, general ledgers, and financial reports.
* Manage end-to-end monthly closing including financial statement preparation
* Own month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
* Perform reconciliations of key accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.
* Prepare and file sales tax returns, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations.
* Assist with income tax calculations and filings, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
* Analyze financial statements, including Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss (P&L), to identify discrepancies and areas for improvement.
* Maintain and update accounting policies and procedures in alignment with best practices and compliance standards.
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support financial audits and regulatory reporting.
* Ensure proper documentation and organization of financial records to facilitate efficient audits and reporting.
* Support the implementation and optimization of financial systems and tools for efficiency and accuracy.
Required Skills:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Brazil or United States)
* Professional or Bilingual proficiency in English, with the ability to communicate in a professional setting.
* Solid understanding of core accounting processes, end-to-end monthly closing including financial statement preparation, internal audit interface, group reconciliation, Balance Sheet and P&L analysis
* Hands-on experience with income tax and sales tax (VAT) calculations and filings.
* Proficiency in financial software and mainstream ERPs (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) as well as advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
* Previous experience working with foreign GAAP (e.g., IFRS, US GAAP, or others) in addition to Brazilian GAAP. Preferably US GAAP.
Preferred Skills:
* Experience collaborating with international clients and exposure to different business cultures.
* Experience supporting external audits and interacting with auditors.
* Experience in FP&A including financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
* Willingness and ability to travel frequently to company locations internationally, including to the US, UK, IS and other locations.