Senior Accounting Associate

We’re looking for a Senior Accounting Associate to join our fast-growing Accounting organization in our Barcelona offices. This person will assist in the day-to-day operations of the Accounting team as well as own and manage Accounting initiatives and projects in perpetuity.

Responsibilities

Manage monthly and quarterly lease accounting close activities, including preparation and posting of lease amortization journal entries for operating and finance leases under U.S. GAAP and IFRS; Prepare and review monthly and quarterly lease-related account reconciliations and roll-forwards; Review new lease contracts, amendments, renewals, and terminations to determine appropriate accounting treatment under ASC 842 and IFRS 16; Assist with the maintenance and administration of lease accounting software, including data inputs, system-generated calculations, reporting, and controls; Support quarterly and annual financial statement disclosures related to leases under U.S. GAAP and IFRS; Analyze variances in lease-related balance sheet and income statement accounts and provide clear explanations to management; Support process improvements and enhancements to lease accounting workflows and reporting; Manage fixed asset accounting activities, if assigned, including preparing and maintaining fixed asset roll-forwards and supporting related financial statement disclosures, management reporting, and audit requests; Support additional general ledger accounting areas as business needs evolve; Collaborate effectively with various teams, subsidiaries, and external auditors to address queries and provide necessary information during audits

Requirements

Minimum 4 years’ experience with lease accounting under ASC 842 and IFRS 16; Minimum 4 years’ experience in general ledger accounting, or similar; Bachelor's or associate's degree in accounting, or in a related specialization; Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting principles; Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment; Experience in working in an international company over multiple locations; Demonstrated history of process improvements; Excellent communications skills in English; Excellent analytical skills; Advanced user of Microsoft Excel and other MS packages

Nice to have

Prior experience working with Oracle