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Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.
Job Description:
The Finance, Accounting and Reporting (FAR) Special Projects supervisor is responsible for supporting and maintaining accounting for new processes associated with mergers, acquisitions, disposal (M&A) transactions, or other special projects that may be assigned as part of a new project.
He/She monitors and assists in accounting processes and prepares consolidated financial analysis, reports, account reconciliations, and journal entries. They may also aid in the preparation and review of project plans, budget and forecasts, financial analysis. He/She may review and assess financial data, perform variance analysis on financial information, periodically research and document accounting treatment of transactions based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), local accounting requirements, perform related accounting internal controls and processes, assist in disclosure requirements, and other project management organizational tasks. These tasks include working indirectly with others, cross-functionally, across a global team, and with team members both internally and external to UPS.
Responsibilities and Duties
Oversees maintenance of general ledger and related accounts and centers for accuracy and proper documentation
Develops monthly financial reports and analyzes transactions for business to ensure accounts are in balance
Assists with financial month-end close and account consolidation process to meet reporting deadlines
Reconciles balance sheet accounts to ensure financial results accurately reflect period performance
Provides supporting documentation and other materials to external auditors in conjunction with completion of their required audits
Applies standard GAAP and accounting data analysis methods; makes recommendations to improve practices or procedures in compliance with GAAP
Prepares and reviews updates to company’s internal accounting policies and procedures manual, to ensure accounting personnel in other parts of company have access to current UPS accounting policies
Resolve project performance issues in accordance with UPS’s policies and procedures promptly to motivate and foster teamwork
Manages project plan to ensure completion of all required tasks and addresses project risk appropriately
Collaborates cross-functionally, globally, in a hybrid office environment. Coordinate live and virtual meetings and working rhythms to drive project results
Holds others accountable to established performance levels to achieve individual and group goals
Knowledge and Skills
Captures/documents specific and correct information; learns subjects thoroughly and in detail; completes work with thoroughness; supplies proper details; maintains organized files.
Distinguishes between “big picture” concepts and comments and specialized, smaller specific facts associated with work; notes the specifics of events and experiences; explains, in general, how details impact end goals or outcomes; ensures that work is completed accurately and with the proper level of detail.
Recalls specific, correct information about events or conversations; develops tools, such as an issues database, for capturing details or records management processes to keep detailed documentation; transitions between abstract concepts or ideas and concrete activities or work with ease; keeps documentation that support the completion of work and retention of details/decisions.
Able to design new report generation or data analysis processes; shows emerging trends that impact information retrieval and reporting; develops standards for report generation, maintenance, and distribution; writes queries to generate ad- hoc, customized reports; creates templates for standardized report creation; writes macros to automate queries.
Bachelor’s Degree (or internationally comparable degree) – Accounting, Finance – Preferred
Experience with SEC filing and reporting – Desired
Experience with data analysis and project management tools – Strongly Preferred
Experience working in a Public Accounting Firm – Desired
Experience with unique and challenging accounting projects – Preferred
Employee Type:
Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Other Criteria:
UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Basic Qualifications:
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.
Before you apply to a job, select your language preference from the options available at the top right of this page.
Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.
Job Description:
The Finance, Accounting and Reporting (FAR) Special Projects supervisor is responsible for supporting and maintaining accounting for new processes associated with mergers, acquisitions, disposal (M&A) transactions, or other special projects that may be assigned as part of a new project.
He/She monitors and assists in accounting processes and prepares consolidated financial analysis, reports, account reconciliations, and journal entries. They may also aid in the preparation and review of project plans, budget and forecasts, financial analysis. He/She may review and assess financial data, perform variance analysis on financial information, periodically research and document accounting treatment of transactions based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), local accounting requirements, perform related accounting internal controls and processes, assist in disclosure requirements, and other project management organizational tasks. These tasks include working indirectly with others, cross-functionally, across a global team, and with team members both internally and external to UPS.
Responsibilities and Duties
Oversees maintenance of general ledger and related accounts and centers for accuracy and proper documentation
Develops monthly financial reports and analyzes transactions for business to ensure accounts are in balance
Assists with financial month-end close and account consolidation process to meet reporting deadlines
Reconciles balance sheet accounts to ensure financial results accurately reflect period performance
Provides supporting documentation and other materials to external auditors in conjunction with completion of their required audits
Applies standard GAAP and accounting data analysis methods; makes recommendations to improve practices or procedures in compliance with GAAP
Prepares and reviews updates to company’s internal accounting policies and procedures manual, to ensure accounting personnel in other parts of company have access to current UPS accounting policies
Resolve project performance issues in accordance with UPS’s policies and procedures promptly to motivate and foster teamwork
Manages project plan to ensure completion of all required tasks and addresses project risk appropriately
Collaborates cross-functionally, globally, in a hybrid office environment. Coordinate live and virtual meetings and working rhythms to drive project results
Holds others accountable to established performance levels to achieve individual and group goals
Knowledge and Skills
Captures/documents specific and correct information; learns subjects thoroughly and in detail; completes work with thoroughness; supplies proper details; maintains organized files.
Distinguishes between “big picture” concepts and comments and specialized, smaller specific facts associated with work; notes the specifics of events and experiences; explains, in general, how details impact end goals or outcomes; ensures that work is completed accurately and with the proper level of detail.
Recalls specific, correct information about events or conversations; develops tools, such as an issues database, for capturing details or records management processes to keep detailed documentation; transitions between abstract concepts or ideas and concrete activities or work with ease; keeps documentation that support the completion of work and retention of details/decisions.
Able to design new report generation or data analysis processes; shows emerging trends that impact information retrieval and reporting; develops standards for report generation, maintenance, and distribution; writes queries to generate ad- hoc, customized reports; creates templates for standardized report creation; writes macros to automate queries.
Bachelor’s Degree (or internationally comparable degree) – Accounting, Finance – Preferred
Experience with SEC filing and reporting – Desired
Experience with data analysis and project management tools – Strongly Preferred
Experience working in a Public Accounting Firm – Desired
Experience with unique and challenging accounting projects – Preferred
Employee Type:
Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Other Criteria:
UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Basic Qualifications:
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Finance Accounting Reporting - Special Projects Supervisor position is now open for candidates interested in the Finance sector. This role in Atlanta offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Finance is a plus.
