Staff Accountant

Who We Are: 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 revenue recognition, 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. What You Will Be Doing: · Perform complex revenue recognition under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP) · 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 · Work with outside accountants for domestic and international offices and assist with audits and external reporting · Provide analytical support for functional expense reviews · Perform other job duties and special projects on an as-needed basis Who We Are Looking For: · Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance · 2-5 years of experience in a fast-paced, high volume environment · Advanced knowledge of accounting functions, specifically month end close, bank reconciliation and intercompany reconciliation · Experience in a multinational, multi-currency business environment · Ability to work independently and be self-motivated · 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 DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: · 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 Where Your Career Is Going: At TransPerfect, there are a lot of growth opportunities. The successful candidate will be ambitious and motivated with the ability to learn quickly. If you’re ready to join a growing company and jumpstart your career, we want to hear from you! All departments offer career growth and development that can combine your skills, interest, and experience. We encourage our employees to have a continuous dialogue with management about growth opportunities throughout your tenure with the company. End your job search and find your career at TransPerfect #careersNOTjobs. Why TransPerfect: For more than 25 years, we have honed a culture where all kinds of ideas are shared and new ventures are not only welcomed, but also encouraged. In this fast-paced environment, employees are intellectually stimulated so they can grow alongside the organization. From Intern to President, we believe that every single employee should have a voice and contribute to the amazing services we offer our clients. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, membership to child-care providers, and other TransPerks. You even get your birthday off because let's face it, we're stoked that you were born. 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 For more information on the TransPerfect Family of Companies, please visit our website at www.transperfect.com .