Accounting Analyst Ii

**Key Responsibilities**:- Monitor and control activities related to General Accounting (GA) processing system(s) to assure correct accounting reporting- Support components or portions of the GA responsibilities inclusive of Intercompany, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Reconciliations, Month End Close, Statutory & Financial Reporting, and US GAAP General Ledger reporting- Prepare reports of findings and recommendations to Regional Center Finance leadership- Perform period end financial close activities and meet all related deadlines- Prepare monthly journal entries as needed- Facilitate quarterly Balance Sheet review meetings- Handle accounting policy and procedure inquiries, ad hoc reporting and analysis requests, provide periodic customer/center training- Ensure customer needs and relationships are fulfilled and enhanced through proactive involvement and interaction- Serve in a liaison role with the North America Finance departments- Assist General Accounting Lead and General Accounting Team Leaders as needed; participate in or lead special projects that require creative and analytical skills- Develop and assist in automating processes utilizing innovative technical and processing solutions- Maintain complete and accurate standard operating procedures and support control documentation requirements (SOX) where required- Experience with SAP, JDE, Oracle preferred- Fluency in English Required**Minimum Requirements/Qualifications**:- BS Degree or equivalent in Accounting is required- CPA/MBA preferred, public accounting experience a strong plus- Minimum 2 years of experience- Proficiency in PC skills (MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint) required- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with diverse groups and individuals- Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative- Strong verbal and written communication skills- Experience with SAP, JDE, Oracle preferred- Fluency in English and Spanish Required