Senior Accountant (Contract)

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Barueri, São Paulo, BRA
In-Office
Senior level
Logistics • Professional Services • Real Estate • Transportation
The Role
The Senior Accountant manages general ledger activities, month-end close, journal entries, financial analysis, reporting, and KPI development for Brazil and Americas business units. The role supports US GAAP compliance, documents and improves finance processes and controls, analyzes systems for automation opportunities, prepares management and regulatory reporting, and leads accounting projects. Candidates need 4–5 years of accounting experience, advanced Excel and database-query skills, accounting software experience, process improvement experience, and a bachelor's degree in accounting.
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POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant performs a variety of complicated general accounting, financial analysis and reporting activities, and other accounting duties to ensure the integrity of the financial results (income statement and balance sheet) of the company. Responsible for a broad range of general ledger accounts, systems, processes, and are subject matter experts on key functions performed in the role.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

30%

Support efforts to bring analysis, account balance documentation, and systems up to date to remediate lapses in processes performed in the finance organization in Brazil. Perform adhoc analysis and lead special accounting and analytical projects at the request of the CAO.

20%

Performs calculations, prepares journal entries and completes related financial analysis for the month end financial close for Brazil to ensure conformance with US GAAP. Record stat Trial Balance into SIRVA consolidated financial system.

25%

Document key processes and controls in the finance organization and recommend changes to improve efficiency and ensure compliance. Analyze systems used in Brazil and recommend improvements in systems usage and identify areas for automation.

20%

Is responsible for internal and external reporting of key metrics for the Americas business units. Provides key data to finance to be used in the overall analyses of business unit performance, as well as reporting to external regulatory agencies.

5%

Create KPI’s, prepare month end financial package, and other financial reporting to be used by management in understanding trends, and driving growth in the business 


QUALIFICATIONS AND PREFERRED SKILLS

  • 4-5 years of professional accounting experience
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Experience working with accounting software and operating systems
  • Have advanced excel skills, and experience extracting data from databases through queries
  • Detail oriented and able to work independently
  • Experience in process improvement initiatives
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting

Sirva Worldwide Relocation and Moving is a global leader in moving and relocation services, offering solutions for mobility programs to companies of every size. With 75 owned locations and more than 1,000 franchised and agent locations in 177 countries, we offer unmatched global breadth supported by localized attention and innovative technology that strikes the right balance of self service and human support. From relocation and household goods to commercial moving and storage, our portfolio of Brands (Sirva, Team Relocations, Allied, & northAmerican) provides the only integrated moving/relocation solution in the industry. By leveraging our global network, we deliver a superior experience that only a “one-stop shop” can provide. We’re a team that works globally to provide the best service locally — a company that is everything you need, everywhere you need it. For more information please visit www.sirva.com.

 

Sirva brings together strong, collaborative people in a dynamic culture of mutual respect, support, and passion for the brand and product. We believe innovation drives winning performance, and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best we can in every aspect of our business. You will be surrounded by some of the brightest and most driven people in the industry. At Sirva, you will be in great company!
 
Sirva is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Sirva also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

 

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability of any part of the employment process, please send an email to Human Resources at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Skills Required

  • 4–5 years of professional accounting experience
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience working with accounting software and operating systems
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Experience extracting data from databases through queries
  • Detail-oriented and able to work independently
  • Experience in process improvement initiatives
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
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The Company
HQ: Oakbrook Terrace, IL
3,700 Employees
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

SIRVA Worldwide is a global relocation and moving services provider serving corporate clients and consumers. It delivers employee relocation programs, household-goods and commercial moving, storage, home-sale and mortgage support, and related mobility services. Operating through a portfolio of brands and a broad international footprint, the company combines personalized program solutions, technology, and supply-chain capabilities to manage relocations of varying size and complexity.

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