Accountant III

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Key responsibilities include owning complex reconciliations, policy research, and cross-functional coordination; acting as the principal liaison to Cencora's centralized AP shared services and Ariba procurement platform; providing technical review and guidance to the Accountant II; leading process documentation and improvement initiatives; collaborating with the World Courier Canada GL & Reporting Accountant to ensure the accuracy of Canadian financials and close activities; and supporting the upcoming SAP S/4HANA transition. All work is performed in English in support of US-based and Canadian entities, in accordance with US GAAP, SOX requirements, and internal company policies. Responsabilities: Accounts Payable · Serve as the primary point of contact between the regional finance team and Cencora's centralized AP shared services organization; manage, track, and resolve AP escalations, vendor disputes, invoice discrepancies, and payment inquiries. · Act as the regional point person for SAP Ariba, supporting users with PO issues, invoice submission, requisition workflows, and escalations to the Ariba support team. · Ensure AP and Ariba processes are functioning accurately and in compliance with company policies; document recurring issues and recommend process improvements. Financial Close & Reporting · Actively contribute to and help drive the monthly, quarterly, and annual US financial close process, including preparation and posting of journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries, and stepping in to directly execute tasks as needed to meet close deadlines. · Prepare and review financial reporting packages and variance analyses for the North America region. · Lead preparation of audit schedules and manage responses to internal and external auditor requests for the region. · Own World Customs Brokerage (WCB) accounting end-to-end by developing a deep understanding of billing processes, workflows, and systems; ensuring all transactions are accurately journalized in SAP per US GAAP; reconciling balance sheet accounts monthly; and serving as the team's subject matter resource for WCB accounting questions. · Own World Courier Canada accounting end-to-end by collaborating with the local GL & Reporting Accountant to ensure accuracy and completeness of Canadian financials, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and period-end close; and serving as the primary liaison between the Canada finance function and the Regional Controller for issue escalation and close status updates. Accounting, Reconciliations & Documentation · Own and manage intercompany accounting processes across North America entities, including transaction recording, reconciliations, out-of-balance resolution, and coordination of intercompany eliminations during monthly close. · Serve as the subject matter resource for AR and intercompany accounting policy questions raised by the broader team. · Lead the preparation and review of high-complexity GL reconciliations, including those involving significant judgment, aged items, or cross-entity implications; research and resolve unusual reconciling items applying US GAAP and company policy. · Independently research accounting standards (ASC guidance, FASB updates, corporate policy changes) and present findings and recommended accounting treatment to the Regional Controller; assist with technical accounting memos as needed. · Lead the documentation of key accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls to ensure consistency, knowledge retention, and audit readiness; review and improve existing workpapers to reflect current processes. · Create and maintain standardized journal entry (JE) templates for recurring entries to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy; identify additional areas where templates or documented procedures can improve efficiency. CER & Fixed Assets · Assist with the preparation and submission of CERs, tracking approved spend against budget, following up with stakeholders on projected spend and timing, and partnering with the Regional Controller to manage the full CER lifecycle. · Review and provide oversight of fixed asset accounting performed by the Accountant II, including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation; ensure accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and company policy. · Assist with annual fixed asset reconciliations as required. Review, Mentorship & Operational Backup of Accountant II · Own the technical review of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports prepared by the Accountant II, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP; provide real-time coaching and serve as the first point of escalation before items are elevated to the Regional Controller. · Maintain a thorough working knowledge of all Accountant II responsibilities — including journal entries, balance sheet and bank reconciliations, lease accounting (ASC 842), AP/AR support, and close checklist management — and step in to directly perform these tasks during absences, peak volume, or transitions. · Identify opportunities to cross-train and document Accountant II processes to reduce key-person risk and build organizational resilience. SAP S/4HANA Transition · Serve as a key finance team contributor to the SAP S/4HANA implementation, supporting UAT, data validation, parallel run activities, process mapping, and documentation. · Provide input on accounting configuration requirements and support go-live and post-go-live stabilization activities. General Responsibilities · Act as a trusted advisor and primary escalation resource for the Regional Controller on emerging accounting issues, policy questions, operational coverage needs, and ad hoc projects. · Communicate and collaborate daily with US-based employees via email, Microsoft Teams, and video calls — all conducted in English. · Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve accounting processes; ensure full compliance with SOX requirements, US GAAP, and Cencora corporate policies. · Maintain organized and accurate financial records and supporting documentation; complete all required training and stay current with changes to accounting standards. . Education: · Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Work Experience: · Minimum of 6 years of directly related accounting experience (7–8 years preferred); experience supporting US-based or multinational operations strongly preferred. · 4+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, close, or controllership activities required. · Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, preferred. · Proven experience managing or coordinating with AP shared services or centralized finance teams. · Excellent English proficiency (read, write, and communicate fluently). · Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and complex formulas. · Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system. Preferred: · Experience in a multinational or shared services environment; familiarity with SOX compliance and internal controls. · Exposure to US tax concepts (sales tax, income tax provisions, etc.) and lease accounting under ASC 842. · Experience with financial consolidation, intercompany accounting, SAP GUI/S/4HANA, and SAP Ariba. · Exposure to customs brokerage, logistics, or freight forwarding industry accounting. · Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools. · Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with US-based stakeholders; ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. Skills and Knowledge: · Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. · Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. · Ability to work quickly and accurately under time and volume constraints, particularly during close periods. · Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to research and resolve complex issues with limited direction. · Demonstrated ability to review and provide constructive feedback on the work of peers. · Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. · Ability to collaborate effectively in a remote, cross-border team environment. · Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Work Environment This role is based in Bogotá, Colombia, and supports US-based and Canadian operations. The associate will work during hours that overlap with US Eastern Time to facilitate real-time collaboration with US-based colleagues and Cencora's shared services team. What Cencora offers ​Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements. Full time Affiliated Companies Affiliated Companies: World Courier Inc Equal Employment Opportunity Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory. 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