Sr Associate, General Accounting

Location

Purpose

~ The purpose of the job is to provide professional expertise in the area of general accounting. The assignment encompasses both technical expertise and ability to interface well with employees at all levels, vendors, auditors, etc. The job is a required resource to meet management accounting, HMC, and statutory financial reporting requirements.

Major Responsibilities

~ Lead asset capitalization criteria review, assign fixed asset control numbers for additions, send fixed asset tags to custodians and  track responses, record transfers and dispositions, and reconcile the fixed asset register to the general ledger.

~ Prepare the fixed asset-related reports including fixed asset roll-forward, depreciation, construction in process, and other ad hoc reports as required.  Ensure all financial footnote requirements are met for both IFRS and US GAAP reporting.

~ Coordinate the annual fixed asset inventory: provide fixed asset custodians lists, provide support and direction to custodians, conduct follow-ups on disposals and transfers, and prepare the fixed asset inventory results memo.

~ Analyze and coordinate with operating departments to complete operating expense accruals

~ Provide assistance to Tax department including fixed asset data compilation for property tax and income tax reporting.

~ Prepare routine and complex account analysis, journals and account reconciliations for assigned accounts: cash accounts, accrued interest, tax, insurance amortizations, etc.

~ Provide support for quarterly/annual financial reporting.

~ Create and maintain documentation of desk level procedures.

Major Responsibilities (continued)

Authority

~ N/A

Education

Related Experience

~ Four years of general accounting experience 

~ Bachelor's degree in accounting

Skills/Knowledge

~ Demonstrates a clear understanding and knowledge of general accounting methods, accounting theory, and principles and practices of corporate accounting, including data processing applications.

~ Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

~ Attention to detail and self-audit of work product.

~ Excellent analytical skills and ability to summarize conclusions in an executive summary format.

~ Knowledge of and able to effectively utilize ERP systems (primarily modules related to accounting and fixed assets), Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.

Certification Required

~ None

Physical Requirements

Work Model

Compensation

Affilate

Benefits

Benefits include healthcare insurance (medical/prescription, dental, vision), 401(k) company match, a quarterly employer enhanced contribution, basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability, employee assistance program (work/life balance programs and confidential counseling), expert medical services (provider referrals, second opinion), business travel accident insurance, health advocacy (coordinate care and services, assistance with claim and billing issues, understanding Hyundai benefits), annual discretionary bonus, accrued vacation pay, company provided sick pay, vehicle lease program (monthly fee includes insurance and maintenance).