Analyst

Our Client is seeking an Analyst for their location in Worcester, MA for an immediate role. Candidates MUST have SAP experience. Hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Pay rate will depend upon experience. This is a long term temporary position. GENERAL FUNCTION This position is responsible the general accounting function for business units who are internal customers of the Shared Service Center (SSC) as governed by the customer Service Level Agreement (SLA). Responsibilities include: *Delivering high levels of customer service by providing helpful, friendly and informative communications. Being proactive in meeting customer needs and requirements *Leading monthly closings by preparing journal entries, analyzing, and reconciling balance sheet accounts. *Leading the financial reporting process. *Preparing financial, tax, treasury, and government reports on the customer's behalf. *Ensuring compliance with of Internal Control Reference Framework and accounting guidelines established by GAAP and IFRS. *Participating on or leading initiatives to meet SSC goals and objectives. *Participating on or leading customer-sponsored special projects. *Responding to financial and tax audit requests for information and insight. *Applying technical know-how to research and resolve accounting and accounting systems issues. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Monthly Close *Work closely with the customer to comply with the Sector closing calendar. Monitor and report on compliance with deadlines. Archive supporting documents including reports, journal entries, worksheets, and memos on the customer's behalf. *Anticipate month end closing process to ensure smooth and efficient closing process. *Ensure journal entries are posted timely and accurately with proper substantiation. These include recurring and non-standard entries, either prepared by the incumbent or the customer *Analyze and reconcile balance sheet accounts that have a wide diversity in size and complexity. These may include accrual, prepaid, subledger, cash, intercompany, reserve, or equity accounts. Ensure reconciling items are identified and resolved timely. *Prepare monthly federal and state income tax provisions. *Assist in tracking and reporting KPI's in accordance with SSC requirements *Support KAM in preparation and delivery of Month End Closing Meeting *Ensure completion of the monthly close checklists governing the closing requirements in accordance with ICRF. Financial Reporting TECHNICAL KNOW-HOW DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE OF THE PRACTICAL PROCEDURES / SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE *BS Business Administration/Accounting. Advanced degree is a plus. *Professional Certification (CPA, CMA) is a plus *5-7 years of general accounting experience in a large, complex international business is preferred. Prior experience servicing internal customers in a shared service organization is a plus. *Experience with integrated ERP and financial reporting systems *Strong knowledge of and practical experience with internal controls is preferred. *Ability to operate within established accounting and reporting guidelines. Solid grasp of technical accounting principles with experience working with GAAP and IFRS is preferred. *Experience with Microsoft Office tools.