Senior Accountant

Neogen Corporation • Lansing, MI

23d

About The Position

The Senior Accountant supports Neogen's global accounting operations with a focus on ASC 842 lease accounting, intercompany activity, reconciliations, and close processes. This role partners with finance and cross-functional teams across multiple entities to help ensure accurate financial reporting, timely issue resolution, and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience in accounting, finance, or related roles with responsibility for general ledger activity, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and lease accounting concepts, including ASC 842.
• Ability to prepare, review, and analyze journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to research discrepancies, identify root causes, and recommend timely resolutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data validation, lookups, and large data set analysis.
• Ability to work with ERP systems, lease accounting tools, and financial reporting systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams, functions, and locations.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential financial information with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Commitment to accuracy, process discipline, continuous improvement, and supporting Neogen's standards for integrity and accountability.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CPA eligibility, or progress toward a professional accounting certification.
• Experience with lease accounting software and/or ASC 842 implementation or ongoing administration.
• Experience supporting intercompany accounting in a multi-entity or global organization.
• Experience in manufacturing, life sciences, food safety, animal safety, or another regulated business environment.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
• Experience preparing audit schedules and working with internal or external auditors.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using reporting, automation, or data analytics tools.
• Ability to document processes clearly and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and scalability.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn Neogen's business, systems, products, and global finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain lease accounting activities in accordance with ASC 842, including operating and finance leases.
• Prepare and review lease-related journal entries, amortization schedules, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Review lease agreements and related documentation to support accurate accounting treatment, classification, and reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations for right-of-use assets, lease liabilities, and related accounts.
• Manage and reconcile intercompany balances and transactions across multiple Neogen entities.
• Partner with domestic and international finance teams to investigate and resolve intercompany discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Prepare and post intercompany journal entries, allocations, settlements, and related supporting schedules.
• Prepare, review, and maintain bank reconciliations across multiple accounts and entities, ensuring reconciling items are identified, researched, and resolved timely.
• Review and reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts, including cash, lease, and intercompany accounts.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account analyses, flux/variance explanations, and reporting schedules.
• Prepare supporting schedules and audit workpapers for internal and external audit requests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, FP&A, Tax, Operations, Treasury, and other Accounting teams regarding lease, cash, and intercompany matters.
• Support implementation, maintenance, and optimization of lease accounting software, ERP systems, reporting tools, and process improvements.
• Develop, maintain, and update accounting policies, procedures, and desk procedures to support consistency, accuracy, and knowledge sharing.
• Assist with technical accounting research and interpretation of accounting guidance as needed.
• Support other accounting and finance responsibilities, special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

Benefits

• The opportunity to contribute to Neogen's mission-driven work supporting food safety, animal safety, and public health.
• A collaborative environment with cross-functional exposure across accounting, finance, operations, tax, procurement, and international teams.
• Opportunities to develop technical accounting, systems, process improvement, and business partnership skills.
• Meaningful work in a growing global organization with a focus on accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• A workplace that values diverse perspectives, respectful collaboration, and equal employment opportunity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior