Senior AccountantLOCATION: BarcelonaREPORTS TO: Chief Accountant SpainJOB PURPOSE:To provide accurate and timely recording, classification, and reporting of accounting transactions. There will be an emphasis on reconciliations, controls, reporting results, and recording of routine and non-routine transactions.This is a Senior Financial Accountant role that requires an understanding of multiple international entities, matrix structures, and multiple statutory impacts, along with solid tax expertise (VAT, local taxes). In addition, the role will require ad hoc analysis and reporting requests.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead accounting with expertise for all of the following critical and sensitive ADP processes: Cash accounting, cash forecasting, Local taxes, ASC842 - local & USGAAP Leases, ASC606 - local & USGAAP Revenue recognition, Intercompany variance management, HR specific asks regarding advances, severance, garnishment.Maintain ADP in compliance with all of its mandatory VAT obligations, ensure accuracy and completeness of supporting data, apply judgment and experience on assessing appropriateness of VAT treatments for submitted transactions.Oversight and guidance to the Indian based AP team regarding booking accuracy, system management, tax compliance, and payment timeliness.Own the day-to-day relationship with the bank regarding access management, payment execution, and allowed overdraft.Post journals based on well-prepared support and present such support for scrutiny to management and auditors.Perform Balance Sheet reconciliations to a high level with strong support and reasoning.Prepare and submit audit information to a professional standard.Understand and work with the differences between US GAAP and Spanish GAAP.Take on key projects for Spain such as Cash Management Oracle Module accounting automation, Prepayment accounting automation, Cost accounting alignment.Assist the Spain Chief Accountant with process and controls improvements.Build close working relationships with the rest of the Spanish Finance team as well as auditors.Work across the organisation's matrix structure, providing support to those that need it and obtaining information when it is required.Strive for continuous process improvements.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:The role currently has no management responsibilities besides the oversight of the Indian AP team.KEY STAKEHOLDERS:Spain Chief AccountantSouthern Europe CFOBusiness Teams reporting to all members of Spanish EXCOMEMEA Senior Accounting Director & TeamHead of Spain FP&A; & TeamSkills:Microsoft Office essential (Advanced Excel, Basic Word and PowerPoint)Comfortable with large amounts of dataERP Oracle and Hyperion Planning experience preferredEducation and Experience:Bachelor's Business Administration degree with relevant accounting experienceSubject matter expert for accounting standards and statutory accountingExperience of an international corporate structure and matrix organisation would be an advantageThe successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following capabilities:TeamworkBuilds and maintains strong working relationships.Actively networks across the business, contributing to cross-functional teams.Values delivering high-quality service to internal & external clients.CommunicationCommunicates with tact & sensitivity, invites feedback.Expresses facts in a clear and concise manner.Recognises information required from others and informs them appropriately.Analytical & Problem SolvingAble to obtain unbiased information by effectively questioning and probing.Uses sound rationale for problem identification and decision making.Goes beyond the initial findings and takes steps to check multiple data sources and interpret various types of data.Demonstrates tenacity and creativity when working with data to produce a high-quality output.Consistently determines an accurate sequence of activities to achieve goals.Proactively looks for root causes and not just symptoms of problems.Appropriately uses metrics and understands the information's impact on decisions.Results OrientatedStrong sense of urgency about solving problems and completing tasks.Able to embrace and adapt to change.Utilises different approaches to complete a project.Prioritises, self-manages, and proposes win-win solutions.Attention to DetailOrganised and able to track work progress against schedule.Ensures appropriate documentation on methodology and assumptions is in place.Scrutinises own work.Follows up with others to ensure work is tracking according to plan.Interpersonal SkillsTakes a partnership approach.Responsive and aware of others.Resilient; knows who to involve in a process or decision-making exercise.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP:ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP's operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.Ethics at ADP:ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace.
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