Job Description

Job Title: Finance Specialist Location: Chennai, India Department: Corporate Accounting Report To: Senior Manager, Shared Services Trimble is recruiting for a Finance Specialist to fill a career opportunity in Chennai, India. This position will report directly to the Senior Manager Shared Services. Job Summary The Finance Specialist position is primarily responsible for general ledger and accounts payable accuracy and analysis. This position will be heavily involved in month end processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis. This position interfaces heavily with the accounting, reporting and business unit finance functions. Key Responsibilities: Act as a first point of contact and work side-by-side with the general ledger and payables accounting members Perform related journal entries and reconciliations in the areas of cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, intangibles, fixed assets, payroll related accounts Responsible for smooth execution of month end activities within the agreed timeline with highest quality Review and process vendor invoices (3-way and 2-way PO) and payment (electronic/check) requests Resolve vendor invoice discrepancies through email approval Maintain invoice exception reporting and provide month end accruals Establish and maintain intercompany payables reconciliation statements Researches and respond to internal or external inquiries related to general ledger and payables accounting Review and process expenses as per policy Perform regular internal audit to ensure all Invoices / queries are balanced as per the guidelines Ensure compliance with key SOX controls within the accounting system Assists/supports annual audit and quarterly audit schedule preparation Ad-hoc reporting & analysis for both general ledger and payables accounting Skills & Experience Required: Strong communication skills with the ability to work with cross-functional teams (OTC, P2P and R2R) Ability to build a positive rapport with personnel throughout the global organization Strong customer service focus, with a drive to ensure that we exceed the expectations as a team Ability to establish & implement processes and perform in a fast-paced environment Strong ability to pursue best practices in back-office operations, commitment to delivering quality results and overcoming obstacles and challenges in a time-sensitive environment. Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple responsibilities while remaining calm and effective in a fast-paced environment Attention to detail and accuracy Exceptional written and oral communication Exhibit a positive attitude to meet strict deadlines and maintain poise under pressure Oracle/Netsuite/FloQast experience preferred Education / Experience: 6+ years of relevant experience in a shared service center (both General Ledger and Accounts Payable) experience preferably in Oracle/Netsuite ERP environment. Hands on experience in business process transition (remote or using online tools - ex. Google meet) Hands on experience in building detailed business process documentation Bachelor\'s/master\'s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred. Knowledge of general accounting and accounts payable procedures. Proficient in data entry and management. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PPT, Word, Salesforce and Google suite. Must be flexible to work in shifts (preferably in US/AME hours ). Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, and connectivity and data analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety and sustainability. From purpose built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and services are transforming a broad range of industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation and logistics.

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