Accountant

Position Overview

Siemens Wind Power, Inc. is seeking a General Ledger Accountant in Orlando, FL. This position will require experience and technical knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and its application to complex business transactions. The role will have direct involvement in the accounting for Siemens Wind Power.

Responsibilities

• Support Siemens Wind Power in general ledger accounting and related account reconciliations.
• Review, analysis and oversight to the general ledger processes and data.
• Validation of accuracy of general ledger processes and controls.
• Provide insight for general ledger accounts within a designated area of subject matter expertise.
• Reporting of financial statement fluctuations.
• Delivery of general ledger information for external or internal auditors and/or divisional review purposes.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university.

• 2-5 years experience in general ledger accounting for a large, multi-national organization

• A strong understanding use of IFRS, FASB and US GAAP accounting principles.

• Strong and demonstrated analytical skills and presentation skills

• Accounting background and skills with excellent analytical and organizational skills

• Strong computer skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with financial reporting software

• Proven critical thinking skills and ability to apply technical guidelines to complex accounting problems

• Strong appreciation for the importance of ensuring accuracy in all levels of financial reporting

• Experience and familiarity with Sarbanes Oxley

• Working knowledge of general business practices

• Ability and desire to plan, control, and contribute to solving complex problems

• Self-driven and resourceful to meet deadlines, achieve goals, work independently as well as work well in teams or groups

• Excellent communication, writing, reporting skills to effectively communicate technical financial information

• Flexibility to multi-task and adjust to changing requirements, schedules and priorities – ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

• Amount of travel with the position: 5%

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

CPA preferred

• MBA from an accredited college or university.

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Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience