Accounting Team Leader

At Motorola Solutions, we create technologies our customers refer to as their lifeline.  Our technology platforms in communications, software, video and services help our customers work safely and more efficiently.  Whether it’s helping firefighters see through smoke, enabling police officers to see around street corners, or reliably keeping the lights on in homes and businesses around the world, our work supports those who put their lives on the line to keep us safe.  Bring your passion, potential and talents to Motorola Solutions, and help us usher in a new era in public safety and security.

Motorola Solutions Finance Operations Center (F.O.C.) provides world-class finance, accounting and purchasing services to Motorola branches in Europe, Middle East, Africa, US and Latin America region. It is a dynamic environment where your ideas and input will be valued and where you will do some of the best work of your life.

At Avigilon team, supporting Canadian and US processes, you will find a culture of thought-leaders who are passionate about creating exciting new solutions for security and surveillance. We seek problem-solvers who are eager to rise to the challenges of a continuously evolving technological industry, and those who want to make an impact of the safety of people and businesses globally. Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, the Accountant will play an important role to the accounting team, supporting month-end accounting duties and being involved in various finance projects and other ad-hoc work.

• Participate in transition process from local Avigilon team
• Become process SME and trainer for other team members in Accounting area
• Coordinate work of small accounting team
• Work out best cooperation model to satisfy customer needs 
• Assist with month end duties as required, including posting journal entries and preparing related working papers
• Reconcile bank accounts
• Assist with the preparation and filing of sales tax returns
• Assist with tax assessments
• Preparation of monthly ledger reconciliations as required
• Assist with testing of internal controls
• Provide support for the quarterly review process
• Liaise with colleagues at various levels to ensure completeness of financial information
• Ensure all financial deadlines are met in an accurate and timely manner
• Assist with process improvement projects as required
• Preparation of annual reports for international branches
• Track intercompany transactions
• Other duties as required from time to time

• Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance
• Working knowledge of accounting (+2 year of experience)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Detail-oriented
• Willingness to travel
• Excellent English skills 
• Customer oriented and team player

Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with SAP