About Patra
Patra Corporation is the worldwide leader in insurance back-office and account management business process outsourcing. Patra offers a wide range of services designed to lower costs, reduce risk and improve employee productivity through the transfer of account management and business support functions, such as policy checking, certificate issuance, eligibility processing, quality control and account audits, to operation centers in the US, India, and the Philippines.
Core Duties
This position is responsible for assisting the Global Shared Services Record-to-Report team with general accounting tasks for the various consolidated entities including but not limited to balance sheet account reconciliations, project accounting, monthly journal entries, and intercompany reconciliations. The ideal candidate will be well organized, flexible with work hours, and comfortable working within a remote environment for the time being. This individual must be a self-starter who is able to work independently and within the structure of a Global Finance team that is managed in the US.
Core Duties by Competency:
Knows the Business
- Supporting month-end close processes
- General ledger reconciliations
- Prepaid expense account maintenance and amortization
- Fixed asset additions, retirements, and depreciation
- Familiarity with sales tax & withholding tax accounting and reporting
- Intercompany entries and reconciliations
- Expense accruals and prepaid amortizations
- Internally developed software capitalization accounting
- Multi-subsidiary monthly accounting support
- Review & resolve general ledger discrepancies
- Reviewing monthly trends for irregularities
- Preparation and booking of various general ledger monthly journal entries
- Oversee recording payroll and benefits entries
- Other ad hoc reporting needs
Accountable
- Preparation of audit schedules
- Preparation & maintenance of standard operating procedures
- Willing to devote necessary time and effort if/when needed, especially during month-end close
Team Player
- Interpersonal Skills:
- Demonstrates the ability to work well with Patra colleagues, clients, other departments, and external organizations
- Culture of Respect & Safety:
- Upholds professionalism and respect in all interactions.
- Promotes a safe and inclusive work environment by addressing concerns proactively.
- Compliance & Policies
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable Patra policies and procedures.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting (CPA a plus but not required)
- 3+ years of recent and current experience performing the above-mentioned accounting duties
- Strong communication skills (excellent written and spoken English)
- Shared Services or BPO experience is an advantage
- At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience with the last 2 - 3 years being G/L focused
- Experience working in an ERP system, NetSuite a plus
- Strong balance sheet reconciliation experience is required
- Good understanding of US GAAP or IFRS preferred
- Proficient in MS Excel and other MS applications
- Analytical and problem-solving skills are a must
- Accuracy in work performed, organized, and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with minimal instruction
- Ability to maintain productivity and communication in a small team remotely
- Flexible work hours, especially during month-end close
- Knowledge of local tax and compliance a plus but not required
- Must be comfortable actively participating in remote meetings on video
- Stable home internet connection is required
Working Conditions
- Fully remote (work-from-home)
- Stable internet connection (minimum internet speed of 6 mbps download & 3 mbps upload), with a direct modem connection. No satellite.
- Physically able to work during US business hours which may require working night shifts
Equal Employment Opportunity
Patra Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating diversity and creating a safe and inclusive environment for all employees.
