Rivian
Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting
Rivian, Plymouth, Michigan, United States, 48170
About Rivian
Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.
Role Summary
As a Senior Corporate Accountant, you will be responsible for performing and overseeing all aspects of intercompany accounting, including reconciliations, eliminations, journal entries, reporting, and process improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of intercompany accounting principles and practices. The candidate should also be highly organized, detail-oriented, and have the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Responsibilities
Perform monthly reconciliations of intercompany accounts to ensure accurate recording and elimination of transactions between affiliated companies
Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or variances in intercompany accounts promptly, collaborating with cross-functional teams when necessary
Prepare and post journal entries for intercompany transactions, adjustments, and other related accounting entries in Blackline
Prepare monthly intercompany balance sheet account reconciliations in Blackline
Prepare a month-end consolidated intercompany matching schedule
Monitor intercompany transactions, ensuring they are appropriately documented, recorded, and comply with company policies and accounting standards.
Assist in the month-end and year-end closing processes, specifically focusing on intercompany reconciliations and eliminations.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls over intercompany transactions, minimizing the risk of errors and fraud.
Ensure that all intercompany balances are properly eliminating in consolidation
Prepare intercompany settlement file and coordinate with cross-functional teams on the settlement process
Support the implementation of a new intercompany matching and reconciliation tool
Maintain the documentation of existing and new intercompany processes and procedures
Identify opportunities to enhance intercompany accounting processes, streamline workflows, and implement best practices to achieve greater efficiency and accuracy.
Analyze and document the FX impact of all intercompany transactions
Support internal and external audit requests
Assist with the monthly global consolidation process in SAP Group Reporting
Assist with internal management reporting and statutory reporting requests
Work on special projects, as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or finance is a must
CPA preferred, but not required; must have a minimum of 150 semester units to sit for the CPA exam
SAP S/4HANA experience preferred
Blackline experience preferred
Exposure to consolidations systems such as SAP Group Reporting, Oracle FCCS/HFM, or OneStream a plus
3+ years of corporate or public accounting work experience
Strong understanding of intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation, and topside adjusting journal entries
Thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP and the ability to research accounting guidance
Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.
Role Summary
As a Senior Corporate Accountant, you will be responsible for performing and overseeing all aspects of intercompany accounting, including reconciliations, eliminations, journal entries, reporting, and process improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of intercompany accounting principles and practices. The candidate should also be highly organized, detail-oriented, and have the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Responsibilities
Perform monthly reconciliations of intercompany accounts to ensure accurate recording and elimination of transactions between affiliated companies
Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or variances in intercompany accounts promptly, collaborating with cross-functional teams when necessary
Prepare and post journal entries for intercompany transactions, adjustments, and other related accounting entries in Blackline
Prepare monthly intercompany balance sheet account reconciliations in Blackline
Prepare a month-end consolidated intercompany matching schedule
Monitor intercompany transactions, ensuring they are appropriately documented, recorded, and comply with company policies and accounting standards.
Assist in the month-end and year-end closing processes, specifically focusing on intercompany reconciliations and eliminations.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls over intercompany transactions, minimizing the risk of errors and fraud.
Ensure that all intercompany balances are properly eliminating in consolidation
Prepare intercompany settlement file and coordinate with cross-functional teams on the settlement process
Support the implementation of a new intercompany matching and reconciliation tool
Maintain the documentation of existing and new intercompany processes and procedures
Identify opportunities to enhance intercompany accounting processes, streamline workflows, and implement best practices to achieve greater efficiency and accuracy.
Analyze and document the FX impact of all intercompany transactions
Support internal and external audit requests
Assist with the monthly global consolidation process in SAP Group Reporting
Assist with internal management reporting and statutory reporting requests
Work on special projects, as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or finance is a must
CPA preferred, but not required; must have a minimum of 150 semester units to sit for the CPA exam
SAP S/4HANA experience preferred
Blackline experience preferred
Exposure to consolidations systems such as SAP Group Reporting, Oracle FCCS/HFM, or OneStream a plus
3+ years of corporate or public accounting work experience
Strong understanding of intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation, and topside adjusting journal entries
Thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP and the ability to research accounting guidance