Accountant – 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Proofpoint

International Financial Accountant joining high-performing international accounting team in cybersecurity firm. Managing month-end-close procedures and ensuring compliance across subsidiaries.

Posted 5/31/2026full-timeCork • 🇮🇪 IrelandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPFlux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures, including account reconciliations and roll-forward schedules
Prepare journal entries based on review of supporting reconciliations and schedules
General Ledger responsibilities including, but not limited to monthly Management reporting packages, Accounting for International Subs, Accruals, and other areas
Assist in preparing monthly balance sheet and income statement flux variance analyses for management reporting
Support in the procure to pay process
Support in annual subs audits where applicable
Support team in finance SOX compliance activities
Assist in process improvement projects, including coordination with cross-functional teams
Deliver on any ad-hoc projects as necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified accountant, with a recognised accounting qualification
Experience in general accounting in industry and/or a public accounting firm
Experience working with international subsidiaries is a plus
Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of US GAAP a plus
Strong proficiency in Excel, ability to organize and communicate effectively across various mediums with varying audiences
Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and prioritization skills
System ERP experience a plus, primarily D365

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Career success on your terms
Flexible work environment
Annual wellness and community outreach days
Always on recognition for your contributions
Global collaboration and networking opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

account reconciliationsjournal entriesGeneral LedgerManagement reportingflux variance analysesprocure to pay processSOX complianceprocess improvementUS GAAPExcel

Soft Skills

detail-orientedanalytical skillsprioritization skillscommunication skillsorganizational skills

Certifications

accounting qualification