Accounting Analyst

Piramal Pharma•Riverview, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Piramal Pharma Solutions’ HPAPI Research and Manufacturing facility (PPS-Riverview), located in Riverview, Michigan, is seeking a qualified Accounting Analyst to join our Finance team. The Accounting Analyst role is to work closely with the Controller to ensure that the financial statements are accurate and complete. The Accounting Analyst will be the liaison between site vendors and Global Business Shared Services (GBSS) on all matters related to Accounts Payable. The Accounting Analyst position profile also includes tasks like verifying the period closing entries, performing journal entries (JE), and performing financial analysis related to ad hoc requests from management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or some other quantitative discipline
Proficiency extracting and analyzing financial data from ERP/GL systems to deliver actionable insights
Solid understanding of AP/AR/GL processes to ensure accurate inputs and enable reliable analytics
ERP systems proficiency and SAP experience strongly preferred
Ability to interact effectively within all levels of the company both in verbal and written form
Values and exhibits a strong sense of integrity and confidentiality
Self-starter with ability to adjust schedules in order to meet commitments
Has good attention to detail and can demonstrate a consistently high level of accuracy
An inquisitive mind eager to question, challenge and learn
Analytical approach to problem solving
Excellent interpersonal skills
Capable of maintaining a customer service focus in an occasionally stressful environment
Team-oriented and goal-oriented philosophy
Excellent record-keeping and communication skills
Must have a positive attitude and welcome a challenge
Work well both in teams and individually

Responsibilities

Core work: analysis, reporting, and process/controls improvement (often close-adjacent)
Typical tasks: variance analysis, trend analysis, management reporting, cost analysis, KPI dashboards, support budgeting/forecasting, investigate anomalies, improve controls or workflows
Financial insights and decision support for all financial activities
Assist with monthly/yearly physical inventory and review/reconciliation of adjustments
Compile data for internal and external financial audits
Support budget process with departmental budgets and other activities.
Financial analysis and support on LOS and other ad hoc requests
Assist in managing cash flow and manage daily banking deposits and monitor balances
Liaise with GBSS on vendor management, payment issues, and confirm vendor bank details
Generate weekly vendor payments via ACH, wire and checks.
Create and post JE’s for month end
Update COGS file, review GM% for projects, and manage inventory reserve
Prepare and file quarterly State Sales & Use tax return
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance tool
Maintain and manage GR/IR files, inquiries and reporting
Manage W9 form collection / sales tax exempt certificates / 1099 reporting
Improve first pass yield KPI and improve gaps within the AP process
Perform monthly data analysis on freight charges, hazardous waste, and vendor advance payments
Assist with fixed asset inventory and ongoing management and reporting
Work with other members of Finance department on various projects as assigned
Cross train with other members of Finance department as requested by supervisor
Establish and maintain effective communications and coordination with internal stakeholders
Learn about Finance systems, data flow and procedures to determine avenues to drive efficiency