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Accountant Associate
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$81,368 / year median in New Jersey
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Reporting Structure
Reports To:
Accounting ManagerDirect Reports:
NoneAreas Managed:
Cash, Intercompany, Payroll, SalesOverview Undersupervision ofthe Accounting Manager, the accountant will be an integral part of the Accounting and Finance team supporting the month end close procedures with specific responsibility for Sales, Payroll, Cash and Intercompany for four entities across US and Canada. Additionally, the Accountant will assist with accounts payable support and month-end accrual support. This role will have interaction across multiple functions within the organization as well as with the global controlling team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Accounting & Month End Close Support- Responsible for validating and recording monthly sales transactions and invoicing customers
- Record sales receipts, inclusive of chargebacks and other fees
- Responsible for calculation and invoicing of royalty income and royalty expenses
- Tracking of monthly Medicaid payments and preparation of Medicaid accrual analysis
- Partner with external payroll provider to obtain month-end payroll entries, review for appropriate accounting treatment and record entries
- Record intercompany transactions, partner with global counterparts to ensure alignment on transactions prior to booking
- Prepare and reconcile intercompany balances between related parties at month end
- Prepare applicable account balance detailed forms for corporate reporting package
- Assist with recording all cash transactions across 3 entities, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment is applied
- Assist in Pharmacovigilance reporting ofsales/units data
- Support annual audit by gathering requested documentation
- Adhoc analyses as requiredEducation and Experience
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting
- 2-5 years' experience in an Accounting function
- CPA preferred
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, knowledge of IFRS a plus
- Experience working within an international organization, partnering across multiple locations and time zones and with multiple currencies
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, SAP, Hyperion, and Concur
- Pharmaceutical industry experience a plus
- Demonstrated ability to deliver quality results within a fast-paced, dynamic environmentKnowledge and Skills
- Highly motivated, innovative and driven, with a "can do" mindset
- Excellent computer skills. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including ability to run analyses using pivot tables and V-lookups
- Accurate with an attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
- Personal and professional integrity are essential
- Goal-oriented, with ability to plan for the long-term and execute
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to liaise cross-functionally and build consensus
- Resourcefulness; ability to make things happen within a small-business environmentCompetencies and Attributes
- Behaves in an honest, fair and ethical manner.
- Pursuesself-development.
- Communicates in a clear, concise and convincing manner. Listens effectively.
- May be called on to assist in developing new members of the company.
- Responsible for tactical implementation of pre-defined programs and projects.
- Solves issues of moderate complexity.
- Works independently on issues where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of different factors.
- Monitors expenditures.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to fly via commercial air carrier. This is largely a sedentary role; however, the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasionally isrequired to lift and/or move light to moderate weight up to 25 lbs.
Location
- This position is based in office five days a week at RRD's Headquarters in Bridgewater, NJ
- Minimal travel required.
- This position is considered Exempt.
Disclaimer This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required. #LI-DV1