Senior General Ledger Accountant

Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions. They rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver unprecedented progress. With double-digit growth year over year, no provider is better positioned to deliver scalable outcomes than Extreme.

Inclusion is one of our core values and in our DNA. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces our differences and creates an atmosphere where all our employees thrive because of their differences, not in spite of them.

Become part of Something big with Extreme! As a global networking leader, learn why there’s no better time to join the Extreme team.

As Senior General Ledger Accountant, you will support the monthly and quarterly accounting close process and work closely with the Senior Accounting Manager and other team members to create accurate and timely consolidated financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP. You will be responsible for the closing of general ledger and consolidation activities and closing processes. This also includes preparation of reconciliation and flux analysis of balance sheet & Profit & loss statements. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, relationship building and collaboration, judgment, teamwork, and the ability to work with various partners to build and maintain strong working relationships with all of our international and domestic accounting team members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the daily operations of the U.S. accounting department.
Perform General Accounting functions, including operation of the general ledger system.
Create journal entries, month-end close work and account reconciliations for various accounts including prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, liabilities, debt, payroll and benefits and intercompany.
Run allocation, elimination and consolidation.
Monitor and analyze accounting data and perform detailed review of the non-recurring, infrequent transactions or journal entries.
Perform financial statements analytics and provide relevant explanations for fluctuations.
Interface with external auditors to ensure audit requests are delivered timely.
Assist in annual SOX compliance efforts such as financial reporting walkthroughs with the external auditors.
Prepare quarterly review and annual audit schedules to support the quarterly reviews and annual audits.
Supply information and support to other functions.
Oversee the month-end close process including but not limited to preparing journal entries and reconciliations for the Canadian entity.
Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles.
Review surveys and maintain regulatory and legal requirements.
Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions.
Manage ongoing insurance claims process and annual insurance renewals process.
Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as requested.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

5+ years prior accounting experience in a multi-national publicly traded company.
Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
Preferred to have experience using Oracle R12 or Oracle Fusion.
Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software, SmartView and databases.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business from an accredited institution.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Must have attention to detail and sound analytical skills, ability to interpret/communicate financial information.
Team-oriented & flexible, must be able to work closely with all levels of management.
Business process improvement focus required to drive deployment of world class processes.