Staff Accountant, Latin America Region
December 26, 2021
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 4,600 employees located in 28 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $1.81 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2017. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.
FTI Consulting continually strives to offer employees and eligible dependents, including domestic partners and eligible domestic partner children, a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
FTI Consulting does not accept unsolicited resumes from external firms or agencies. FTI Consulting will not be responsible for placement fees associated with unsolicited resumes.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
About Core Operations:
FTI Consulting's Core Operations functions provide support to our client service professionals so they are able meet and exceed the needs of our clients. Professionals within our Marketing and Communications, Information Technology, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, Office Infrastructure, Legal, and Real Estate teams are dedicated to working together and delivering world class support across our global community.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Participate in accounting and finance activities, including the recording, reconciliation and analysis of GL activity for LATAM (Colombia, Argentina, Mexico and Brazil). This position will actively participate in month-end accounting process and analysis. We are looking for a self-starting, dynamic individual with excellent communication skills who is willing to go beyond the job description and look for areas of improvements and develop their accounting and analytical skills. Activities • Prepare and post journal entries including cash accounts, fixed assets, taxes, cost allocations, AR reserves, rent, and others. • Lead the payroll process for Mexico including recording and reconciling GL activity. • Participate in the Inter-Company process between LATAM and other FTI entities researching and recording journal entries for outstanding items. • Participate on the LATAM corporate budget, forecast and allocation process.
• Prepare bank account reconciliations
• Maintain journal entry tracking spreadsheet for LATAM. Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations in Blackline and follow up on outstanding items. • Other duties as directed by the Senior Accountant II, NACA Accounting. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS: • Candidate must be fluent in English and Spanish. Prior experience or education in Latin American countries is a big plus • BS/BA in Accounting. Minimum three years overall experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations and account analysis. • Advance knowledge of MS Office. Experience with IBM Cognos TM1 or similar reporting software preferred. • Strong and practical working knowledge of US GAAP. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English and Spanish. • Proven ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced environment. • Attention to detail and dependable. • Customer service focused Classification: Exempt
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FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 4,600 employees located in 28 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $1.81 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2017. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.
FTI Consulting continually strives to offer employees and eligible dependents, including domestic partners and eligible domestic partner children, a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
FTI Consulting does not accept unsolicited resumes from external firms or agencies. FTI Consulting will not be responsible for placement fees associated with unsolicited resumes.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
About Core Operations:
FTI Consulting's Core Operations functions provide support to our client service professionals so they are able meet and exceed the needs of our clients. Professionals within our Marketing and Communications, Information Technology, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, Office Infrastructure, Legal, and Real Estate teams are dedicated to working together and delivering world class support across our global community.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Participate in accounting and finance activities, including the recording, reconciliation and analysis of GL activity for LATAM (Colombia, Argentina, Mexico and Brazil). This position will actively participate in month-end accounting process and analysis. We are looking for a self-starting, dynamic individual with excellent communication skills who is willing to go beyond the job description and look for areas of improvements and develop their accounting and analytical skills. Activities • Prepare and post journal entries including cash accounts, fixed assets, taxes, cost allocations, AR reserves, rent, and others. • Lead the payroll process for Mexico including recording and reconciling GL activity. • Participate in the Inter-Company process between LATAM and other FTI entities researching and recording journal entries for outstanding items. • Participate on the LATAM corporate budget, forecast and allocation process.
• Prepare bank account reconciliations
• Maintain journal entry tracking spreadsheet for LATAM. Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations in Blackline and follow up on outstanding items. • Other duties as directed by the Senior Accountant II, NACA Accounting. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS: • Candidate must be fluent in English and Spanish. Prior experience or education in Latin American countries is a big plus • BS/BA in Accounting. Minimum three years overall experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations and account analysis. • Advance knowledge of MS Office. Experience with IBM Cognos TM1 or similar reporting software preferred. • Strong and practical working knowledge of US GAAP. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English and Spanish. • Proven ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced environment. • Attention to detail and dependable. • Customer service focused Classification: Exempt
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