Accounting Specialist

Our Company At Teradata we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information That s why we built the most complete cloud analytics and data platform for AI By delivering harmonized data trusted AI and faster innovation we uplift and empower our customers-and our customers customers-to make better more confident decisions The world s top companies across every major industry trust Teradata to improve business performance enrich customer experiences and fully integrate data across the enterprise What You ll Do Preparing journal entries analyses and reports to support the monthly financial close including flux analysis on trial balances to ensure accuracy of results Analyzing inventory costs and variances to support financial decisions Interpret financial reports to communicate key findings to stakeholders Participate in quarterly balance sheet review and flux analysis Prepare inventory balance sheet reconciliations and Inventory Aging report for Americas and GID Global inventory distribution Investigate and resolve discrepancies Worke with various internal and external auditors gather information for external audit requests and address accounting-related inquiries Provide support for internal and external audits related to inventory Ensuring accurate transaction records verifying company records adhere to organizational rules and industry standards and maintaining compliance with accounting principles Performing daily accounting tasks like account reconciliation preparing journal entries and reviewing and processing inventory adjustments Ensure timely and accurate recording of accruals deferrals and other adjusting entries Creating and enhancing inventory job aids and tools such as process flows and narratives for accurate training of personnel Documenting and maintaining process and control documentation Identify and implement process improvements in accounting workflows Handle ad hoc reporting and projects as needed Who You ll Work With Join Forces with the Best We re seeking a detail-oriented and motivated accountant with the ability to work under tight deadlines to join our team The role will play a key part in supporting month-end processes maintaining accurate financial records and contributing to the overall success of the accounting operations ability to What Makes You a Qualified Candidate Skills in Action The ability to review data identify issues and propose solutions related to inventory to ensure the integrity of inventory records and financial reports Apply critical thinking to analysis to ensure accuracy and GAAP compliance Understanding and reporting on the financial impact of inventory movements Must be a strong team player who collaborates well with others with different personalities and backgrounds Will need to be a quick learner with the desire to improve skill sets Needs to be flexible and willing to adapt to the ever-changing business environment Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and needs to be able to work well under pressure and to meet tight deadlines Bachelor s degree in accounting finance or related field 5 to 7 years of relevant accounting experience Exceptional problem-solving skills Strong oral and written communication skills What You Bring Passion and Potential Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP specifically Inventory costing and general ledger Well-developed Microsoft Office skills including intermediate Excel proficiency Experience working in accounting for publicly traded companies with international operations Experience preparing and booking journal entries for inventory LI-NT1