About the job
The Role
The Financial Accountant plays a crucial role within the Finance Department, focusing on high-volume transactional processes, including but not limited to accounts receivable, collections, accounts payable, and general ledger activities. This dynamic team comprises Accounting Managers, Senior Accountants, and Accountants.
Reporting to the Accounting Manager or Senior Accountant, this position is a key component of our global accounting team. The Financial Accountant will handle month-end close activities, financial analysis, reconciliations, and provide support during financial audits, gaining exposure to various areas of Cision through reporting and analysis of actual financial results.
Key Responsibilities
This role encompasses, but is not limited to:
- Preparation of monthly journal entries related to bank activities, prepaid expenses, property, plant and equipment, accrued expenses, payroll accounting, and intercompany accounting, adhering to close timelines.
- Maintenance of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, addressing inquiries from reviewers and management promptly.
- Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including international accounting teams, FP&A, Legal, and external consultants, especially regarding flux analysis and ad-hoc support.
- Preparation of audit schedules and proactive response to auditor queries, resolving audit issues as necessary.
- Assistance with footnote tie-outs for quarterly and year-end financial statements prepared under US GAAP and IFRS.
- Support for statutory financial reporting and statutory audits.

