USCAN Commercial Accountant
- Australia
- 03/23/2023
You will collaborate with the US and Canada region commercial operations, finance, and cash teams to improve operational accounting processes. This role is responsible for delivering effective commercial accounting through defining and implementing future state process solutions, carrying out strong commercial processes, adhering to applicable policies for commercial related transactions.
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Job DescriptionSimplify and automate accounting processes (i.e. Ultrasound Training, Ultrasound & Imaging Trade-Ins, ECA for TNO, etc.) across equipment, services and various USCAN regions including partnering with FP&A team to ensure model’s output and timing provides them with required data for forecasting and variance analysis
Manage quarter close processes including cross-functional communications and reviews, adjusting entries, and account reconciliations
Assess and execute on opportunities to expand operational accounting ownership into other areas
Lead and manage cross-functional process improvement initiatives to drive simplification, consistency, and compliance around all aspects of the identified commercial process
Assist in internal/external audit closures as well as acquisition and disposition activities related ownership areas
Provide research and resolution to complex issues and procedural challenges
Manage an off-shore team to ensure execution of operational initiatives
Perform ad hoc special projects
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business-related field and a minimum of 2 years progressive accounting or finance experience
Must have strong MS Excel skills.
Strong analytic skills: able to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers generate alternatives and drive positive change
Clear thinking / problem solving: able to lead cross-functional projects/process improvement within operations/finance function involving process improvement; able to grasp new ideas quickly
Excellent communication skills: experience working across multiple levels (including executive level), functions and regions; able to clearly communicate complex financial information in an easy to understand manner; able to deliver messages effectively verbally and in writing
Solid PC skills: experience with financial systems/applications (i.e.: Alteryx, BOXI, etc.), strong Excel skills in data compilation, aggregation, and simplification
Confidence / Assertiveness: strong influencing skills across business functions; confidence to approach business leaders with difficult messages and defend position; for example, work closely with business leaders to achieve business objectives while driving controllership/GE Values
Experience working in global business environment with sound understanding of global process and transactional flows
We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.
Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.
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GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
As a federal government contractor, GE may in the future be required to have U.S. employees fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Some GE customers currently have vaccination mandates that may apply to GE employees.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes