Position Summary
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, AMR, the Sr. Accounting Analyst will play an integral role on the corporate accounting team, performing general revenue accounting activities. The successful candidate will work and communicate effectively in a team environment, interacting with all levels of our organization, international team members, and external auditors. This person must reside in SaoPaulo and commute two days per week to our corporate LATAM HQ.
Responsibilities
* Review customer contracts for the company to ensure appropriate accounting and billing treatment in accordance with company policies.
* Prepare and issue customer billing documents accurately and in a timely manner.
* Calculate monthly revenue deferral amortization and prepare related monthly revenue close journal entries.
* Partner with FP&A to support revenue deferral forecasting and projections throughout the quarterly reporting cycle.
* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate revenue and billing processes into Illumina’s standard operating framework.
* Perform ad hoc duties and special projects as required to support the role.
* Participate in quarterly reviews and annual audit.
* Drive process improvement initiatives by applying strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
* Initiate and drive projects to enhance and automate internal controls over financial reporting (system enhancements, integrations, implementations, etc.).
Requirements
* Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
* Minimum of 5 years of accounting and finance experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 3 years with a Master’s degree, or a PhD without experience, or equivalent work experience.
* Knowledge of US GAAP.
* Knowledge of the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002.
* Must be able to conduct business in English (Spanish a plus).
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
* CPA or local equivalent and/or Big4/Regional Public Accounting experience.
* Life‑science and manufacturing industry accounting experience.
* Prior experience in SAP and BlackLine.
Key Competencies / Skills
* Ability to exercise judgement within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.
* Ability to execute assignments in the form of objectives with goals.
* Applies expertise to set direction and resolve problems in own discipline.
* Ability to identify and resolve technical, operational and organizational problems.
* Works cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management and external agencies.
* Highly detail‑oriented and organized.
* Flexible and analytical in problem‑solving environment.
* Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
* Proven track record in driving projects and process improvement initiatives.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Illumina is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
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