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Description We are looking for a dedicated Staff Accountant to join our team in Norwalk, Connecticut. This Contract to permanent position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in accounting practices and foreign currency transactions. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting international sales and purchasing activities, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to ensure timely and accurate payments and collections.

• Perform detailed bank reconciliations to maintain the accuracy of financial records.

• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.

• Assist in month-end close procedures, including the preparation of financial reports and account reconciliations.

• Analyze and manage foreign currency transactions to support international sales and purchasing operations.

• Utilize accounting systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP to perform daily accounting tasks.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the company's financial objectives and reporting requirements.

• Contribute to the maintenance and organization of general ledger accounts.

• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and applicable regulatory standards.

• Support audits and provide necessary documentation to external auditors as required. Requirements

+ Foreign Currency Accounting: Manage all aspects of foreign currency transactions, including revaluation, translation, and consolidation.

+ Foreign Exchange Risk Management: Monitor and assess foreign exchange exposure, collaborating with management to develop and implement strategies to mitigate currency risk.

+ Financial Reporting: Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with emphasis on foreign currency adjustments to ensure compliance with GAAP or IFRS.

+ FX Revaluation & Reconciliation: Perform revaluation and reconciliation of foreign currency-denominated accounts, including balances, transactions, and hedging instruments.

+ Hedging Strategies: Assist in developing and executing hedging strategies (e.g., forward contracts, options) to manage currency risk and minimize the impact of exchange rate fluctuations.

+ Intercompany Transactions: Oversee intercompany accounting for international entities, ensuring correct elimination of foreign currency transactions in the consolidation process.

+ Audit and Compliance: Support preparation of financial reports for internal and external audits, focusing on foreign currency accounting accuracy and regulatory compliance.

+ Tax Compliance: Collaborate with tax teams to ensure adherence to international tax regulations, including transfer pricing and VAT/GST considerations related to foreign currency transactions.

+ Variance Analysis: Analyze and explain variances in foreign currency exchange rates, identifying significant impacts on the company’s financial position and profitability.

+ Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive and transparent documentation of foreign currency transactions and hedging activities to meet company policies and regulatory requirements.

+ Collaborative Support: Provide financial analysis and reports to senior management and cross-functional teams, advising on the effects of foreign currency fluctuations on business decisions.

+ Process Improvement: Recommend and implement improvements to foreign currency accounting processes, enhancing accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

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