Senior Accountant - Fixed Assets

What you will do

• Support Fixed Asset team by performing general activities in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) standard and US GAAP standards.
• Prepare accrual and other journal entries with supporting documentation in accordance with best practices.
• Conduct account analysis and research to interpret and ensure accuracy and understanding of account activity.
• Prepare various complex reconciliations, schedules, and reports. Use accounting knowledge to provide correcting entries for reconciling items and work to minimize such items on a go-forward basis.
• Support consolidated and/or statutory audits by preparing deliverables and responding to audit inquiries and issues.
• Create and/or maintain process documentation and procedures for assigned functions, ensuring compliance with audit and standards.
• Provide cross-training and mentoring with peers.
• Provide support on special projects.
• Develop new ways to eliminate manual processes.
• Must be a collaborative teammate who is supportive of co-workers and contributes to problem-solving.

Your required experience/skills

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a major in accounting or finance
• 4-5 years of demonstrated accounting experience
• A minimum of 1 year of fixed accounting experience
• Familiarity with U.S Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SEC, and other accounting and reporting standards
• Proficiency with computer applications, such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and oral communication skills along with presentation skills required
• A self-starter with strong motivation, initiative, and ability to work independently or collaboratively to meet deadlines

Your success in this role will look like:

• Effective problem solving; methodical, detail-oriented and analytical approach to issue resolution
• Initiative-taking approach, with the capacity to work autonomously or as part of a team to fulfill deadlines, requiring minimal direct supervision
• Accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to meet challenging deadlines
• Adaptability, creative thinking, team player, openness, culture champion with experience fostering inclusive work environments, embracing diverse thinking and styles, positive attitude
• Effective written and oral communication and people skills

It would be nice if you had:

• CPA certification or CPA candidate
• Experience with Oracle accounting systems
• Experience with IFRS accounting standards

How we support you:

• Hybrid work environment offering up to two days per week work from home (for eligible positions)
• Development opportunities supporting professional growth championed by our dedicated Learning & Development team. 20-25% of our positions are hired internally!
• Ways to get involved: satellite launch parties, company connect events, charitable activities, team social events, recognition programs, and employee resource groups.
• Wide range of benefits and perks to help you stay healthy, happy, and productive. These include paid leave programs, medical, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits, employee wellness offerings, and more!

These benefits are designed to support your overall well-being and help you succeed in your role.
Our D&I Commitment
We're committed to fostering a culture and environment of diversity, inclusion and respect - a place where everyone can show up fully as themselves and do their best work every day. We're a technology leader committed to advancing diverse, inclusive teams - where belonging is rooted in our culture. Intelsat has an established Diversity & Inclusion Council and Employee Resource Groups. Intelsat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law .
While it is important to note that meeting the minimum qualifications is a fundamental requirement for consideration, if you are enthusiastic about this role and are unsure how well your experience aligns with these requirements, we encourage you to apply. Our recruitment team will assess your application and determine if your skills and qualifications meet the essential criteria for this role or whether there might be another role within our organization that is a better match.
Other Job Info:

• These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
• Job requires ability to sit for long periods of time

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