Senior Accountant

MKS Instruments•Andover, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Accountant at MKS Inc., you will contribute to the Corporate Accounting team by providing accounting expertise and ensuring compliance with MKS accounting standards and policies. The role covers general ledger and rules-based accounting and partners with multiple MKS locations to support an accurate and timely close. The position reports to the Accounting Manager and is located at MKS corporate offices in Andover, Massachusetts. The Senior Accountant manages intercompany activity, prepares reconciliations and reporting, supports controls and audits, and helps improve the monthly close and reporting cycle. The role works closely with Business, Treasury, Tax, and FP&A to ensure the quality, accuracy, and consistency of financial data in the general ledger for assigned entities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
At least 8 years of accounting experience, preferably in a multinational environment.
Strong knowledge of general ledger, intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
Strong analytical, communication, and Excel skills.
Current knowledge of US GAAP accounting and auditing standards, regulatory requirements, and company accounting policies and practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle, SAP, and Coupa.

Responsibilities

Record and manage intercompany transactions for QCSA allocations and other cross charges within the US Shared Services and Corporate Accounting team.
Monitor, confirm, and resolve intercompany AR/AP balances, open items, and netting settlement differences between MKS Inc., VSD Malaysia, VSD Hong Kong, and MSD entities.
Reconcile intercompany-related activity across Oracle, Coupa, and related systems.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, including intercompany reconciliations between MKS Inc. and other entities.
Monitor and record duty drawback accruals and refunds.
Complete SOX controls for the US legal entity and support internal and external audits, including preparing year-end audit confirmation letters.
Complete quarterly reporting packages and balance sheet flux analysis.
Prepare and assist with applicable government reports.
Support special projects and other accounting responsibilities as needed.
Contribute to improvements and streamlining of the VSD and Corporate monthly close and reporting cycle.
Partner with Business, Treasury, Tax, and FP&A to ensure the quality, accuracy, and consistency of financial data reported in the general ledger for assigned entities.