Who We Are

Escalent is an award-winning data analytics and advisory firm that helps clients understand human and market behaviors to navigate disruption. As catalysts of progress for more than 40 years, our strategies guide the world’s leading brands. We accelerate growth by creating a seamless flow between primary, secondary, syndicated, and internal business data, providing consulting and advisory services from insights through implementation. Based on a profound understanding of what drives human beings and markets, we identify actions that build brands, enhance customer experiences, inspire product innovation and boost business productivity. We listen, learn, question, discover, innovate, and deliver—for each other and our clients—to make the world work better for people.

Why Escalent? Once you join our team you will have the opportunity to...

• Access experts across industries for maximum learning opportunities including Weekly Knowledge Sharing Sessions, LinkedIn Learning, and more.
• Gain exposure to a rich variety of research techniques from knowledgeable professionals.
• Enjoy a remote first/hybrid work environment with a flexible schedule.
• Obtain insights into the needs and challenges of your clients—to learn how the world’s leading brands use research.
• Experience peace of mind working for a company with a commitment to conducting research ethically.
• Build lasting relationships with fun colleagues in a culture that values each person.

Role Overview

We’re looking for an Assistant Manager to join our Accounting Team who is proactive, self-directed with strong organizational and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work in a high-growth global environment that spans across various systems and processes. You’ll work cross-functionally and collaborate with key business partners to support existing and new business initiatives, while ensuring that processes adhere to GAAP and internal controls you’ll have a part in developing.

100% Remote position - requires ability to work independently and within a team. Occasional travel may be required. Must be flexible in adapting to a non-routine and fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the month and year-end close process by preparing journal entries in accordance with US GAAP, account reconciliations, and variance analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Responsible for lease accounting under ASC 842 including recording and reconciling sub-lease rental income
• Responsible for the recording, tracking, and reconciliation of rebates from vendors
• Responsible for the accounting of fixed and intangible assets and related depreciation expense
• Ensure all interbank cash transfers and other bank transactions are recorded monthly
• Review and upload foreign subsidiary financial statements monthly into ERP system
• Work with multiple domestic and foreign subsidiaries in reconciling and recording monthly intercompany transactions and cross charges
• Support FP&A team in preparation of financial information for quarterly business reviews
• Assist in quarterly lender reporting and reconciliations
• Perform technical accounting research and application as needed
• Assist in the Company’s annual audit and tax return preparation
• Assist in or manage special ad hoc projects and process improvements
• Responsible for preparation of various tax and governmental filings

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 5+ years of progressive financial accounting experience with strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with all levels of the organization
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
• Possesses advanced Excel skills and strong working experience with ERP and Consolidation/Reporting software

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA /CA preferred, or in process
• Public accounting experience (Audit)
• Experience at a multi-national company
• ERP experience with NetSuite

Explore our Careers and Culture page to learn more about the people behind the brand: https://escalent.co/careers-and-culture/