Advisor, Accounting Finance Operations

Cardinal Health

100d • $67,500 - $96,300

About The Position

Finance Operations contributes to Cardinal Health Finance by overseeing the accounting, tax, financial plans and policies of the organization, establishing and maintaining fiscal controls, preparing and interpreting financial reports, overseeing financial systems, and safeguarding the organization's assets. Finance Operations is responsible for the oversight and overall performance of core financial processes including pricing administration, rebates, cash application, chargebacks, billing, accounts payable, and employee travel & expense.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in related field, including but not limited to Finance, Audit, or Accounting (preferred).
• Strong MS Excel and Business Objects skills.
• CPA (preferred).
• Experience with SAP, Legal Contracts, and general knowledge of GAAP (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Own and oversee Pharma GPO Admin Fee and Customer Rebate accounting functions.
• Ensure admin fees and rebates are accurate and reasonable upon being setup in SAP Vistex.
• Review true-up entries posted during the month for accuracy.
• Perform continual subledger maintenance.
• Prepare/review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform month-over-month accrual analysis during month-end close; determine if adjustments are needed.
• Keep Finance informed on research conclusions.
• Confirm new and amended agreements are properly captured and recorded within the subledger.
• Validate terminating agreements prior to removing from subledger.
• Investigate aged accrual/reserve balances; independently perform action steps required to fully resolve.
• Review and reconcile Month-End Close Tracker to ensure all Vistex and manual journal entries have been posted and accounted for.
• Prepare Month-End Close Driver and Risk & Opportunity Summaries for delivery to Accounting and Finance business partners.
• Establish processes and mechanisms to review and monitor quality of outsourced staff work product.
• Effectively partner with outsourced staff to take necessary course correcting actions.
• Respond to direct inquiries pertaining to GPO Admin Fees and Customer Rebates from both internal and external stakeholders.
• Investigate issues by conducting a thorough root cause analysis; establish preventative measures to avoid recurring issues.
• Maintain and enhance internal SOX control structure, effectively responding to and mitigating risks.
• Identify, drive, and implement process improvement initiatives; collaborate with others to standardize processes and templates across Rebate functions.
• Collaborate with business partners across the organization to properly account for transactions.
• Assist in the management of the monthly financial close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and performing timely review of results for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with US GAAP.
• Perform special projects and financial analysis to support the business needs as requested.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Paid time off plan.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• 401k savings plan.
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Work-Life resources.
• Paid parental leave.
• Healthy lifestyle programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees