Staff Accountant - Corporate Accounting

Join the Finance team at Thomson Legal and Regulatory (TLR), the leading provider of integrated information solutions to legal, tax, accounting, intellectual property, compliance, business and government professionals around the world. With US $3.5 billion in 2005 revenues and 17,000 employees, Thomson Legal & Regulatory has business operations in 22 countries. Part of The Thomson Corporation ($8.7 billion in revenue in 2005) www.thomson.com, TLR is the largest of four market groups generating 60% of Thomson?s profits. We have an unparalleled reputation for being the leader in our industry, which will provide you a strong, stable future where you can grow your career. We are currently seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team of financial professionals who are working in an intriguing, growing and thought-provoking environment.

 

 

Primary Responsibilities for the position are as follows:General Ledger processing and support Lead role in coordinating the intercompany accounting process Reconciliation of accounts receivable, payroll, prepaids and various other balance sheet accounts Perform accounting services and preparation of  financial statements Assist with balance sheet planning and cash flow forecastingERP Support Integrated testing support General ledger master data maintenance Sarbanes-Oxley Assist in the documentation for the Financial Reporting group

 

 

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Education:BS / BA degree in Accounting or Finance


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Requirements:Effective written, verbal and interpersonal skillsAbility to successfully meet project and schedule deadlines Proficient in Microsoft Office applicationsComfortable in a team environment with changing priorities and time pressures

 

Desired:SAP

 

 

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DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

 

The Thomson Corporation is a leading global provider of integrated information solutions to business and professional customers.

 

Thomson provides value-added information, with software tools and applications that help its customers make better decisions, faster. We serve more than 20 million information users in the fields of law, tax, accounting, higher education, reference information, corporate e-learning and assessment, financial services, scientific research and healthcare.

 

The Corporation's common shares are listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC).

 

Our employees embrace a number of commonly shared values - collaboration, accountability, customer focus, a bias toward action and results, appreciation and respect for diversity, entrepreneurial spirit and, at all times, the highest ethical standards.  These values represent the behavior each employee is expected to exhibit in their role.  In our view, fostering a culture that embodies these values will lead to success and growth for our employees and our business.

 

The Thomson Corporation is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.