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Posted by: Intelsat on May 29, 2020


Location:

McLean , VA

Job Description:

 
 
Your role in helping us shape the future:
Perform general accounting activities for assigned functions in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) standards. Activities include preparation of statutory accounts and financial statements under various different GAAPs, prepare/review journal entries; document and maintain accounting procedures and identify process improvements; assist with support of quarterly and year end audits; prepare monthly and quarterly analysis as well as account reconciliations; identification of complex accounting issues and research possible solutions; assist with lease review and disclosures; and assist with budgeting and forecasting on a quarterly and annual basis. The assigned functions may rotate over time providing the individual both exposure and opportunity to contribute to areas such as cost of sales, debt, intercompany and PP&E accounting.

Are you up to the challenge?
Lead the general accounting process for various functional areas, adhering to a strict monthly accounting close schedule. Prepare and review journal entries with referenced supporting documentation in accordance with best practices. Conduct complex account analysis and research to interpret and ensure accuracy and understanding of account balances and activity. Support the evaluation and recording of complex transactions in accordance with US GAAP/IFRS/Other GAAP Prepare various complex reconciliations, schedules, and reports. Use accounting knowledge to provide correcting entries to management for any reconciling items and works to minimize such discrepancies on a go-forward basis. Liaise with various stakeholders in Tax, Treasury and others to coordinate activities within scope of control and resolve issues during the monthly close process. Support consolidated audit and manage statutory audits by developing deliverables and responding to auditor inquiries and issues. Prepare and/or coordinate audit packages, communicating with internal stakeholders, peers and auditors as necessary to finalize deliverables and/or resolve inquiries and issues.
Can you drive these processes?
Interact with various levels of staff/management to obtain information and/or resolve issues for complex accounting issues, assigned tasks, accounts and/or legal entities. Create and/or maintain process documentation and procedures for assigned functions, ensuring compliance with audit and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 standards. Develop and document accounting procedures and policies for scope of control. Ability to present to executives' information that is easily understandable. Provide cross-training to peers, indirect leadership and guidance to all staff including training and mentoring. Complete special projects (e.g. assistance with analysis, process improvements), as assigned.
You should definitely have:
A Bachelor's degree in from an accredited university with a major in accounting or finance. At least five years of demonstrated accounting experience in a complex, multi-entity environment. Working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SEC and other accounting and reporting standards. Proficiency with computer applications, such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint; Excellent written and oral communication skills required; good presentation skills. A self-starter, with strong motivation, initiative, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively to meet aggressive deadlines. CPA certification or CPA candidate Experience with Oracle accounting systems preferred
What it's like to work with us:
Intelsat is connecting the world and transforming the satellite landscape by reaching beyond the traditional satellite industry. We are defining new products that will open new, profitable markets. To help us reach this goal, you should be a bold thinker who will perform a key role in shaping Intelsat innovation for years to come.
• We emphasize personal and professional growth
• Awesome benefits including PTO, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training
• Fun, diverse, and inclusive culture

Other Job Info:
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
Candidates must be a US Person (this includes US Citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Individual such as an asylee or refugee). Please review the job bidding by current employees section in the employee handbook prior to applying for this position, thank you. These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.

Pay Rate:

Unspecified

HR. Website URL:

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About Intelsat

Intelsat operates the world’s first Globalized Network, delivering high-quality, cost-effective video and broadband services anywhere in the world. Intelsat’s Globalized Network combines the world’s largest satellite backbone with terrestrial infrastructure, managed services and an open, interoperable architecture to enable customers to drive revenue and reach through a new generation of network services. Thousands of organizations serving billions of people worldwide rely on Intelsat to provide ubiquitous broadband connectivity, multi-format video broadcasting, secure satellite communications and seamless mobility services. The end result is an entirely new world, one that allows us to envision the impossible, connect without boundaries and transform the ways in which we live.

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