How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
Partnering closely with the BSC( Business Shared Services) in Argentina, the Supervisor will oversee key local General Ledger functions for NAM (North America), AHI (American Air Liquide Inc) and AAL (American Air Liquide), including approving monthly close journal entries, reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, management of the accrual, forecasting, and allocation of reserves, as well as active participation in local audit processes.Job Requirements :
Responsible for reserve accounting, including but not limited to, group medical, insurance, profit sharing, rent, audit fees, pension, bad debt/obsolescence, asset retirement obligations, and regulatory reserves
Responsible for providing reserve allocations to operations controllers during Target and Reforecast periods
Prepare and present quarterly reserve schedule to the CFO
Support Director with external audit for the NAM Cluster local audit
Review balance sheet reconciliations prepared by the Business Service Center in Argentina, and attend quarterly balance sheet review meetings
Approve monthly journal entries
Assist with implementation of consistent accounting policies across all Cluster entities
Partner closely with the Business Service Center in Argentina to provide excellent customer service to our internal customers
Provide technical accounting expertise, including the creation of technical accounting memoranda
Develop answers to complex questions on figures to be reported
Maintain desk procedures documentation
Assist/drive accounting department projects as needed with a strong emphasis on process improvements
Develop ad hoc schedules for planning and decision making, and assist with special projects as necessary
Keep current on International Financial Reporting Standards, and related accounting issues
Accountable for accuracy and consistency of the data reported and used
Comply, without exception, with all safety regulations and guidelines while on Company property
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Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Management and/or equivalent experience in Accounting related processes.
Experience/Certifications
6+ years experience in an accounting role, Master's Degree plus 3+ years Accounting experience will be considered
CPA or CPA Candidate
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
Ability to multitask and adapt to changing environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate ability to drive process improvement, must be a self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Must possess the energy and drive to execute under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Proven ability to work both independently and jointly with varying levels of employees
Proficient with Microsoft and Google tools
Overtime required during critical periods
This position is an office-based position
International Travel Required up to two times per year
Proficiency in Oracle
Language Requirements
English fluency [C1/B2].
Spanish fluency.
French and/or Portuguese are a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
Public Accounting work experience
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We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.