Role Summary
Vertex is seeking a highly motivated Intercompany and Consolidation Senior Accountant II to join our Global Accounting Team. This role is primarily responsible for executing the intercompany and global consolidation process, with exposure to accounting systems focusing on supporting automation, process optimization, and continuous improvement. We are looking for an individual with a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development, eager to understand our existing processes and systems and to optimize our ways of working while supporting a timely and accurate close.
Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of intercompany accounting processes, including recording, reconciliation, settlement, and elimination of intercompany balances
- Collaborate with the global tax teams to ensure the appropriateness of intercompany cross-charges, service agreements, royalty payments, cost allocations, and recharges
- Develop intercompany reporting and KPIs to monitor performance and compliance
- Act as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert (SME) for all intercompany accounting matters within the organization
- Support process build out, continued automation and standardization of intercompany process to increase efficiency
- Monitor the execution of the global consolidation in Oracle EBS, ensuring accuracy of automated processes and outputs
- Investigate and resolve abnormal balances or required adjustments in collaboration with the global accounting team
- Provide and support audit documentation for internal and external auditors
- Participation in testing, upgrades, and process improvements for accounting applications (Oracle, BlackLine, HFM, etc)
- Ensure appropriate system user knowledge through maintenance of reference documentation and informal process walkthroughs
- Assist with BlackLine System maintenance and configuration
- Learn, create, and manage accounting automation tools such as RPA Bots, Power Automate and Power BI
- Assistance with special projects and key initiatives aligned with the organization’s strategic goals
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
- Big 4 public accounting experience is strongly preferred
- CPA or equivalent certifications are desirable
Skills
- 4 to 5 years of experience in a public accounting firm or corporate accounting department
- Experience with consolidations and intercompany transactions and accounting system (i.e. Oracle EBS, BlackLine and HFM) is preferred, however not required as training and support can be provided
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience using advanced functions