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Accounting Assistant

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Cloudera

Aug 15

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Cork
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AI generated summary

  • You should have an accountancy degree, desire for qualification, strong Excel skills, and the ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment while ensuring compliance and meeting deadlines.
  • You will assist with month-end closes, reconcile accounts, manage journal entries, support audits, handle inter-company processes, and ensure compliance with SOX and internal controls.

Requirements

  • Support the month end, quarter end, year end closing process and financial reporting.
  • Maintain and reconcile General Ledger accounts on Blackline reconciliation tool.
  • Manage journal entry process, including booking recurring monthly journals, bank journals etc.
  • Support annual audits and preparation of Financial Statements.
  • Support the Fixed Asset team as required.
  • Maintain and reconcile bank accounts for US bank accounts.
  • Maintain lease accounting schedules in leasing tool and manage monthly leasing journal entries.
  • Assist with the Inter- company process globally and align with intercompany agreement terms.
  • Assist with monthly and quarterly income statement and balance sheet fluctuation analysis.
  • Support Finance Projects through all stages to completion.
  • Review Inter- company entries for assigned entities.
  • Maintain compliance with the Company’s existing SOX and internal control processes.
  • Perform any other ad-hoc tasks/projects assigned on an as-needed basis.
  • Follow and comply with all company standards and relevant compliance requirements.
  • Accountancy or Business Degree
  • Desire to pursue an Accounting qualification.
  • Ability to multi-task, be agile and work well in a dynamic environment.
  • Team player with strong communication, customer service, organizational skills and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to meet deadlines, and to efficiently interact with various groups across the company as well as outside of the company.
  • Intermediate/Advance Excel skills.
  • Ability to perform within a hybrid working model, which incorporates a mixture of in-office and remote work.

Responsibilities

  • Support the month end, quarter end, year end closing process and financial reporting.
  • Maintain and reconcile General Ledger accounts on Blackline reconciliation tool.
  • Manage journal entry process, including booking recurring monthly journals, bank journals etc.
  • Support annual audits and preparation of Financial Statements.
  • Support the Fixed Asset team as required.
  • Maintain and reconcile bank accounts for US bank accounts.
  • Maintain lease accounting schedules in leasing tool and manage monthly leasing journal entries.
  • Assist with the Inter-company process globally and align with intercompany agreement terms.
  • Assist with monthly and quarterly income statement and balance sheet fluctuation analysis.
  • Support Finance Projects through all stages to completion.
  • Review Inter-company entries for assigned entities.
  • Maintain compliance with the Company’s existing SOX and internal control processes.
  • Perform any other ad-hoc tasks/projects assigned on an as-needed basis.
  • Follow and comply with all company standards and relevant compliance requirements.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Accounting Assistant.

Where is the job located?

The job is based in our Centre of Excellence (COE) in Cork.

What department will the Accounting Assistant work in?

The Accounting Assistant will work in the Finance & Corporate Services department.

Is there an opportunity for career development in this position?

Yes, there is access to continued career development as part of this position.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A degree in Accountancy or Business is required, along with a desire to pursue an Accounting qualification.

What key responsibilities will the Accounting Assistant have?

Key responsibilities include supporting month-end and year-end closing processes, maintaining and reconciling General Ledger accounts, managing journal entries, and assisting with annual audits, among others.

Are there any specific software tools mentioned for the role?

Yes, the Blackline reconciliation tool is mentioned for maintaining and reconciling General Ledger accounts.

What skills are essential for this position?

Essential skills include strong communication, customer service, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

How does Cloudera support work-life balance for employees?

Cloudera supports work-life balance with a generous PTO policy, Unplugged Days, and a flexible work-from-home policy.

Will the Accounting Assistant be required to work alone or in a team?

The position requires the Accounting Assistant to be a team player and work well with other team members and business partners.

Is there an emphasis on compliance and internal control processes in this position?

Yes, maintaining compliance with the Company’s existing SOX and internal control processes is part of the role.

Does Cloudera offer any wellness programs?

Yes, Cloudera offers mental and physical wellness programs for employees.

What additional perks does Cloudera provide?

Cloudera provides perks such as phone and internet reimbursement, paid volunteer time, and access to employee resource groups.

Is this an entry-level position?

Yes, this is an entry-level position.

Will the Accounting Assistant have the opportunity to support finance projects?

Yes, the Accounting Assistant will support finance projects through all stages to completion.

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At Cloudera, we believe that data can make what is impossible today, possible tomorrow. We empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. Cloudera delivers an enterprise data cloud for any data, anywhere, from the Edge to AI. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world's largest enterprises.