Senior Accountant II

MESO SCALE DIAGNOSTICS, LLC.•Rockville, MD

1d•$78,100 - $116,200

About The Position

The General Ledger Senior Accountant II assists with monthly, quarterly, and annual close accounting processes, including preparing journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations for consolidated and non-consolidated legal entities, with emphasis on technically challenging areas. The role also calculates royalties, bonuses, and commissions. It supports accurate financial reporting, compliance with GAAP and internal controls, fixed-asset, debt, and lease accounting, audit preparation, and finance process improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
At least 6 years of accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of accounting fundamentals and GAAP, and ability to document and follow accounting policies and procedures.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to gather and evaluate complex data and develop recommendations and plans of action.
Working knowledge of ASC 606, Revenue Recognition.
Working knowledge of ASC 740, Income Taxes.
Proficiency with accounting systems and designing and maintaining spreadsheets and databases, particularly Microsoft Excel.
Ability to work independently, as an effective team member, and with all levels of the organization.
Attention to detail and commitment to excellence and performance.
Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills, including the ability to manage changing priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
Ability to resolve complex departmental problems and implement solutions involving cross-functional coordination.
Ability to build and foster relationships.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to perform ad hoc reporting and other tasks in a demanding financial environment with changing priorities.
Ability to maintain productive working relationships with internal and external customers and demonstrate cooperative, courteous, and flexible interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Knowledge of government accounting standards.

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries and supporting workpapers.
Ensure accounting records comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and evaluate accounting guidance as needed.
Assist in documenting company accounting policies and procedures and comply with financial internal controls.
Prepare monthly account reconciliations, validate account balances, research and resolve discrepancies, and provide supporting documentation.
Analyze financial statements and explain variances compared with prior periods.
Calculate royalties, bonuses, and commissions according to legal documents and/or MSD policy.
Reconcile the fixed-asset subledger, including reviewing construction in progress and posting it to fixed assets within one month of its in-service date.
Execute JDE fixed-asset accounting processes to ensure assets are recorded, placed in service, and depreciated in accordance with company policy and US GAAP.
Ensure the fixed-asset subledger and general ledger are in balance.
Coordinate with other MSD departments to identify accruals for the monthly close.
Prepare debt and lease reconciliations and amortization schedules in accordance with ASC 842.
Prepare debt compliance schedules and calculations as required by debt agreements.
Communicate with the General Ledger Team about accounting or other issues that may affect the timeliness or reliability of financial results.
Assist with year-end audit preparation, ad hoc reporting, and financial analyses.
Prepare schedules and provide information for the annual audit.
Assist the Accounting Director and Financial Reporting Manager with research on GAAP pronouncements, including ASC Topic 842 on leases.
Participate in finance process improvement projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.