International Compliance Accountant Needed for Fast-Growing Team!

International Compliance Accountant

Who We Are: At CEA CAPA, we believe that studying and interning abroad is a transformative experience that goes beyond academics. By immersing oneself in a new culture and community, students gain valuable skills and perspectives that can shape their future. That’s why we’re committed to providing unparalleled academic, professional, and cultural experiences abroad, with a focus on student support every step of the way.

A sense of belonging is fundamental to the mission, structure, and operations of CEA CAPA. We strive to provide a work environment that celebrates difference and is free of implicit and explicit bias. We seek to hire employees representing diversity in all forms and work to support all employees to achieve at the highest level. Employment is based on a person’s professional qualifications and competence.

Your Role: You will be essential in helping to develop a more robust international compliance system and is part of the team responsible for monitoring both inbound and outbound international employees, communicating compliance responsibilities, reviewing records for accuracy and completeness, and supporting annual compliance. You will also assist in tax filings and responding to tax notices as needed. This position is heavily data orientated including reviewing, entering, reconciling, and auditing different data sets to track and determine compliance with various requirements. 

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure that the company’s financial practices align with international laws and regulations to avoid legal issues and penalties.
• Manage and oversee financial aspects of cross-border transactions, including compliance with transfer pricing regulations and currency exchange issues.
• Interact with regulatory authorities, tax agencies, and other government bodies to address inquiries, submit required reports, and ensure compliance.
• Provide training to finance and other relevant staff on international financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Prepare documentation for any statuary audit requirements.
• Maintain thorough documentation of financial transactions and compliance-related activities to support audits and inquiries.
• Familiar with International Tax filings.
• Support the monthly close process for the international offices, including the review of financial reporting packages, preparation and recording of journal entries, and maintenance of foreign exchange.
• Partners with Accounting and non-accounting colleagues both domestically and internationally.
• Understands foreign currency.

What Makes a Great Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of general ledger accounting experience
• 2+ years of global compliance experience a plus
• 2+ years Public Accounting experience a plus
• Multiple ledger and multiple currency experience, including consolidations
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced business environment

We believe great talent comes in many forms and that there is no one size fits all in hiring. If you feel you may be a great fit for this role but do not check all of the boxes, we encourage you to apply and show us why you’re the right candidate for this position. 

Why You’ll Love CEA CAPA:

• Health & Wellness Benefits – in office Fresh Fruit Wednesdays, Wellness room, ergonomic options & more!
• Up to 8 hours of paid volunteer time in addition to PTO
• Healthy snacks and a coffee bar provided in office
• 12 paid holidays
• Opportunities for employee growth
• Benefits coverage for domestic partners
• Pet insurance available
• Employee discounts at 35+ vendors including Apple, T Mobile, Walt Disney World, Hello Fresh & more!

Our commitment to creating a sense of belonging means we welcome individuals of all abilities, ages, citizenships, educations, ethnicities, family statuses, gender identities, genders, genetic information, languages, marital status, military experiences, political views, pregnancy, races, religions, sexes, sexual orientations, socioeconomic statuses, and work experiences and therefore we encourage applicants from diverse lived experiences to apply.