This position is responsible for various aspects of general accounting, analysis and reporting, along with reconciling various balance sheet accounts. This role is based in Grainger’s shared service office in Panama Pacifico
Ensure journal entries, account reconciliations and analysis and reporting are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
Daily or monthly reconciliation of bank statements and resolution of reconciling items.
Daily posting and balancing of bank activity for A/R, A/P accounts, payroll and investment accounts, and completion of associated monthly reconciliations.
Daily postings of deposits, wire transfers, and credit card activity.
Prepare various general accounting journal entries and reconciliations related to assets and liabilities, that may include prepaids, accruals, and various intercompany accounts, among others.
Ensure that all monthly, quarterly and annual financial close activities, financial reporting, analysis, audit activities and tax filings are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
Ensure that Company financial policies, procedures and controls are followed.
Take appropriate steps to safeguard all assets and ensure that all financial books and records are maintained in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
Ensure that financial controls and processes are adequate to ensure the effectiveness of the internal control environment.
Evaluate continuous improvement opportunities and implement initiatives as needed to streamline and enhance processes and reduce costs.
Establish and maintain close working relationships with all internal and external business partners.
Willing to accept new and additional challenges as business needs change.
Any other assignment by the Manager.
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a broad line, business-to-business distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) supplies
and other related products and services. More than 3.2 million businesses and institutions worldwide rely on Grainger
for products such as safety gloves, ladders, motors and janitorial supplies, along with services like inventory management
and technical support. These customers represent a broad collection of industries including healthcare, manufacturing,
government and hospitality. They place orders online, on mobile devices, through sales representatives, over the phone
and at local branches. Approximately 5,000 suppliers provide Grainger with more than 1.6 million products stocked in Grainger’s
distribution centers (DCs) and branches worldwide. For more information on Grainger, visit www.grainger.com/investor.
Requisitos
BA/BS in Accounting or Finance or Equivalent
Fluent in both English and Spanish
CPA or equivalent preferred
MBA degree would be a plus
Minimum 5 years of experience in public accounting, internal audit or related large corporate accounting/finance experience required
Strong knowledge about the following is required: US GAAP, cost accounting, payroll accounting and accounting for various operating expenses
Ability to work with multi-currency and multi-cultural businesses
Multinational company experience preferred
Proven analytical skills and ability to recognize and explain unusual trends
Problem-solving and risk assessment skills to assess issues and develop action plans
Strong verbal and written communication skills – must be confident presenting to senior management
Advanced knowledge of Excel
Must be able to shift focus easily and draw conclusions timely as business needs arise
Agility and adherence to deadlines specially during monthly and quarterly closes
SAP experience highly desired
Ability to travel to the US if required
