Senior Accountant
Mérieux NutriSciences•Chicago, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Senior Accountant reviews the financial condition of various laboratories and prepares individual and consolidated monthly financial reports. The role analyzes reports, researches discrepancies, and initiates necessary adjustments. It works with laboratory and division leadership, accounting staff, and internal and external partners to explain financial results and resolve accounting issues. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- 2–6 years of public or corporate experience.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Experience with an ERP system.
- Excellent analytical skills to identify problems and determine an appropriate course of action.
- Strong communication skills for working with staff, internal and external clients, and foreign affiliates.
- General knowledge of business forecasting, economic analysis, and finance.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or CPA.
- Experience with JDE.
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting documentation for assigned entities and laboratories.
- Prepare monthly account reconciliations in a timely manner.
- Prepare monthly journal entries to properly represent financial statements.
- Develop and revise financial statement formats in the department’s accounting software packages.
- Prepare accurate and timely quarterly and year-end audit schedules.
- Identify and develop process enhancements.
- Develop in-depth knowledge of financial reporting systems and share knowledge through training lower-level staff.
- Perform internal audit procedures at assigned laboratory locations.
- Research and resolve accounting transaction and reporting issues requiring interpretation of policies, guidelines, or processes.
- Communicate with internal and external partners and explain financial results to business leaders in non-technical accounting terms.
- Provide information to Laboratory Directors and Division Vice Presidents, assist with financial analysis, and investigate discrepancies.
- Answer accounting personnel questions and advise on further action.
- Perform other related duties as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Paid time off.
- Optional 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
- Potential performance bonus of up to 5%.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
