Accounting Specialist
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.
If you're passionate about making the world a safer, more sustainable and more resourceful place, join us!
Be a part of shaping our future. In the midst of rapidly growing populations, rising development around the world, and increasing demand, the way we are managing energy and water resources will shape the future of our planet. Itron’s decades of experience is helping to ensure success in creating a more resourceful world.
Please note that this opportunity is a fixed-term role with an expected duration of 12 months.
About the Position:
As part of a centralized team, the Leasing Accountant will be responsible for the general ledger accounting for leasing across international entities, balance sheet reconciliations, and the recording and management of lease data.
The position will be accountable for the management of day-to-day activities relating to leasing and ensuring compliance with US GAAP accounting standards, in particular ASC 842.
In addition, the Accountant will serve as a Global Business Services (GBS) Relationship Manager for international entities in relation to leases with responsibility for regular communication with internal customers as well as responsibility for driving compliance with policy and overall reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage day-to-day Lease Accounting for International entities.
Prepare account reconciliations, journal entries, and adjustments.
Manage day-to-day Lease Accounting for International entities.
Responsible for the upload and maintenance of lease records within the CoStar system.
Responsible for supporting the timely and accurate review and posting of month-end close and accounting transactions related to leasing; P&L and balance sheet account analysis, review, reconciliation & resolution.
Ensure financial records are in compliance with US GAAP.
Consistently maintain appropriate internal controls and uphold company policies & procedures.
Build relationships with and support key contacts in Corporate Accounting, GBS, and global entities.
Compliance with SOX requirements and testing.
Support Internal and External Audits.
Key Skills:
Good working knowledge of Oracle or similar integrated software products.
Exposure to and in-depth knowledge of US GAAP Accounting policies.
Must be proficient in managing and analyzing large data sets.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced target driven environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
Accurate and methodical approach.
Customer-focused.
Good team player.
Results focused with an ability to work independently.
Enthusiastic and organized.
Ability to work under pressure whilst ensuring accuracy.
Proactive, adaptable, and flexible.
Able to forge strong working relationships with a culturally and geographically diverse set of colleagues and suppliers.
Education and/or Experience:
Degree in accounting or equivalent preferred and 2-4 years of relevant experience.
Must be fluent in English (written and spoken) and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
We offer you:
Purpose: Opportunity to create a more resourceful world by working on the 21st century’s biggest challenges: managing water, energy, and gas.
Career: The opportunity to develop in a key finance hub of a multinational company with global scope.
Compensation package: Competitive salary, pension plan, health insurance, flexible work arrangement, study support, parking…
Depending on your experience, this role is expected to offer between gross55,000 EUR and65,000 EUR annually. We review compensation regularly to stay competitive in the market.
Candidates will only be considered if they hold an EU or EEA passport or a current valid Stamp 4 Visa.
Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email [email protected].
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