General Ledger Accountant
About the Role: We are looking for a GL Accountant to join our Accounting Team. In this role, you will be performing accounting tasks in collaboration with internal stakeholders. You will be conducting audits on the accuracy of our financial information, providing assurance that our accounting practices adhere to regulations, and performing general ledger entries and account reconciliations.
This role will be located in a Gore facility in Taipei.
- Be responsible for the integrity of all financial records in accordance with Local GAAP and tax law as well as US-GAAP, including collaboration with the business and Financial/Accounting leadership both locally, regionally and globally
- Perform month end / quarter end/year end closing, prepare monthly financial statements in an accurate and timely manner
- Perform daily account/finance operational activities, and review bank transactions and payment
- Ensure appropriate accounting in areas such as reconciliations, revenue recognition, valuation together with analysis of fluctuations
- Lead financial policy enforcement, monitors internal control environment, ensure corporate governance is in place and comply with Perform annual audit and tax return and liaison with external auditors
- Perform GL/AR/AP/cash flow/intercompany transactions for office operation need, responsible for account reconciliation for both US GAAP and local GAAP at period end Perform the Fixed Assets Accounting
- Work closely with global tax team to handle tax authority's query related with corporate income tax or Transfer price concern
- Analyze divisional business outlook and conduct presentation to stakeholders when required, able to works directly with different functions of the organization
- Look for ways to globally align, standardize and improve processes across all APAC entities as a member of the Accounting Team
Required Qualifications:
- University graduate in Accounting or Finance
- Relevant work experience (minimum 5 years) in an international company and minimum 3 years experience in GL and Tax function
- Technical accounting knowledge: Excellent knowledge of trading company accounting, manufacturing accounting experience is a plus
- Solid understanding of Taiwan local statutory accounting requirements and tax regulations, and US-GAAP knowledge
- Proficiency in MS Office programs, advanced Excel and experience working with ERP systems such as JD Edwards and SAP
- Fluent in English
- Keen to take initiatives and a team player with high service-orientation
- Good analytical, problem solving and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and international team environment
Desired Qualifications:
- CPA is a plus
- SAP experience/implementation experience is a plus
What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.
We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits
We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.
Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact
About Gore
For 65 years, Gore has improved lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for Associates. We push the boundaries of what's possible — not just through our products and technologies but also through individual growth and development.