Senior Accountant/Mitikah
Who We Are
Solera is a global leader in data and software services that strives to transform every touchpoint of the vehicle lifecycle into a connected digital experience. In addition, we provide products and services to protect life’s other most important assets: our homes and digital identities. Today, Solera processes over 300 million digital transactions annually for approximately 235,000 partners and customers in more than 90 countries. Our 6,500 team members foster an uncommon, innovative culture and are dedicated to successfully bringing the future to bear today through cognitive answers, insights, algorithms and automation. For more information, please visit solera.com.
The Role
The Senior Accountant prepares monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations to facilitate the monthly accounting close. The Senior Accountant may review monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations prepared by Staff Accountants. The individual will be responsible for analyzing monthly variances in the P&L and Balance Sheet and reporting the results to management. Critical thinking is “key” as the individual must be able to articulate the “why” behind variances, as well as the mechanics. Prepare ad-hoc analysis around account balance differences along with proposed solutions to resolve; and ensure accuracy and compliance of financial statement schedules in accordance with US GAAP and internal policies.
What You’ll Do
- Review, analyze and prepare monthly journal entries for month end close
- Prepare detailed balance sheet account reconciliations, obtain corresponding support to verify accuracy of the financial numbers and resolve reconciling items timely
- Analyze large datasets and prepare accruals for various P&L and balance sheet accounts
- Coordinate across cross-functional departments within the company including Purchase to Pay and Customer to Cash to ensure timely recording of customer and vendor transactions
- Assist in identifying potential process improvements, documenting standard operating procedures, and contributing to sound internal control development
- Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate account variances and provide explanations between flux periods for income statement and balance sheet accounts – including the “why” behind the fluctuation
- Work with the internal/external auditors and prepare quarter end/year-end financial reporting schedules
- Work closely with FP&A and other business partners to understand the “why” behind changes in the financials
- Support less experienced team members through mentoring
- Assist with ad hoc analysis and other projects
- What You’ll Bring
- Required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- Fluent in English
- 4-6 years professional general ledger accounting experience and strong accounting skills
- Strong understanding of US GAAP principles
- Critical thinker with a proactive approach to identifying issues and solutions
- Computer literate with at least intermediate proficiency in Excel
- Ability to learn quickly, retain, and apply knowledge
- Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Detail oriented, good judgement and logical decision-making ability with a hands-on approach to assigned tasks
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills
- Initiative-taker with strong ethical standards
Preferred
- Master’s degree and CPA
- Prior experience in a large global organization and SaaS industry
- Prior experience with NetSuite / Cognos
- Public Accounting experience
- Strong understanding of the requirements of the Sarbanes Oxley Act and internal controls
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- Fluent in English
- 4-6 years of professional general ledger accounting experience
- Strong accounting skills
- Strong understanding of US GAAP principles
- Critical thinking and proactive issue-solving abilities
- Intermediate proficiency in Excel
- Ability to learn quickly, retain, and apply knowledge
- Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Detail orientation, good judgment, and logical decision-making ability
- Analytical, organizational, and time management skills
- Initiative and strong ethical standards
- Master's degree
- CPA certification
- Experience in a large global organization and SaaS industry
- Experience with NetSuite or Cognos
- Public accounting experience
- Strong understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and internal controls
What We Do
Solera is a leading global provider of integrated vehicle lifecycle and fleet management software-as-a-service, data, and services. Through four lines of business – vehicle claims, vehicle repairs, vehicle solutions and fleet solutions – Solera is home to many leading brands in the vehicle lifecycle ecosystem, including Identifix, Audatex, DealerSocket, Omnitracs, eDriving/Mentor, Explore, CAP HPI, Autodata, and others. Solera empowers its customers to succeed in the digital age by providing them with a “one-stop shop” solution that streamlines operations, offers data-driven analytics, and enhances customer engagement, which Solera believes helps customers drive sales, promote customer retention, and improve profit margins. Solera serves over 300,000 global customers and partners in 100+ countries. For more information, visit www.solera.com.
