Accounting Specialist with expertise in US GAAP and SOX

Start date: ASAP or december 2024

Duration: 6 months (with potential for extension)

Extend: Full-time

Key responsibilities

• Manage and ensure the accuracy of financial records and reporting in compliance with US accounting standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and journal entries in adherence to US GAAP guidelines.
• Support SOX compliance by maintaining proper documentation, testing internal controls, and ensuring data integrity to mitigate risks of fraud and errors.
• Collaborate closely with auditors, the client's legal team, and management to ensure alignment with accounting principles and regulatory obligations.

Your experience

• Solid experience in accounting, with in-depth knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage financial records, prepare reconciliations, and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Strong understanding of internal control processes, including documentation and testing as mandated by SOX.
• Excellent collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work closely with auditors, legal teams, and management.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to solving challenges in financial processes.
• Fluent in english

What’s in it for you?

As a consultant at Wise Professionals, you will always be offered a salary in line with the business standards, healthcare and pension as well as joining our collective agreement – the most important thing for us is that you feel safe in your role. In the same way that we expect professionalism from you, we also want you to have high expectations on us. No matter where you are in your career, we want the role as a consultant to give you knowledge and experiences that are beneficial in your future career path.

Wise Professionals is a Recruitment Agency designing sustainable recruitment solutions for some of Sweden’s strongest brands and together with employers and candidates who sets high demands in their professional development. We are a part of Wise Group located with Offices in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö.

How to apply

Interested? Submit your application today! We review applications on an ongoing basis. As this is a consultancy role, additional details about the client will be shared during the interview process. If you have questions about this assignment, you are welcome to contact Consultant Manager Josef Heijbel (josef.heijbel@wise.se) or Talent Acquisition Specialist Hanna Linde (hanna.linde@wise.se).

We look forward to receiving your application! Please note that we don't accept applications via email!

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Specialist to join our client's team and support their financial operations in meeting new reporting requirements. This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with US GAAP standards and SOX regulations.