Accounting Analyst

Company Description

Experian is the world’s leading global information services company, unlocking the power of data to create more opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. We are thrilled to share that **FORTUNE **has named** Experian one of the 100 Best Companies to work for**. In addition, for the last five years we’ve been named in the **100 “World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Forbes Magazine**. With a focus on our employees, we have been certified for the fifth time as Great Place To Work (GPTW). Experian Consumer Information Services is redefining the way our clients do business within all aspects of the customer credit lifecycle. Fueled by best-in-class data and innovative technology we help businesses make smarter decisions, identify consumers, make decisions on loans, market to prospects and collect.

**Job Description**:
Experian’s Accounting team is seeking an Accounting Analyst to meet our growing needs in Costa Rica. As an Analyst, you will be an integral part of the month, quarter, year-end closes for the North America (NA) Revenue Finance team.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Participates actively in month-end and year-end closing activities including preparation of journal entries, gathering information, producing documentation to support transactions and resolve inquiries received from Countries, Business Units and/or Corporate.
- Performs monthly reconciliation of low to medium complexity GL accounts in accordance with established company policies and procedures. Research variances and prepares adjustments. Ensures that all reconciling items are researched and resolved on time.
- Reviews reconciliations of low and medium priority.
- Prepares audit schedules received from Corporate Team.
- Interacts and communicates extensively with all internal customer (Corporate team, Business Units, among others).
- Participates in the BU Liaison program.
- Supports other divisions/cost centers.
- Works on special projects as needed.

**Qualifications**:

- 2-4 years of experience in accounting: journal entries, account reconciliation, month-end and year-end close process; experience in revenue recognition activities is strongly preferred.
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.
- Understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities under tight time frames.
- Team oriented with a positive attitude.
- Highly deadline driven with the ability to demonstrate ownership of the tasks assigned.
- Strong relationship building skills and a highly professional client service orientation.
- Demonstrated record of process improvements and desire to implement best practices.
- Proven previous job stability, including maintaining long-term work relationships with former employers.
- Must be able to clear the company’s pre-employment screening.

**Desired Experience and Requirements**
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or pursuing.
- Equivalent of CPA / CMA strongly preferred
- Familiarity with LEAN / Six Sigma methodology

Additional Information

Our benefits include: Medical, life and dental insurance, Asociacion Solidarista, International Share Save Plan, Flex Work/Work from home, Paid time off, Annual Performance Bonus, Education Reimbursement, Family Bonding, Bereavement Leave, Referral Program, and more.

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