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Senior Accountant
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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:
Industrial Support, Inventory, Monthly Account Reconciliations, Working Capital AnalysisOverview Under supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant will be an integral part of the Accounting and Finance team supporting the month end close procedures with specific responsibility for Industrial support, Inventory, Statutory Reporting and Consolidation. Additionally, the Senior Accountant will provide a high level of analytical support related to the consolidated financial statements including Gross to Net, COGs variance and monthly Corporate Reporting (Detailed Forms) as well as other ad hoc analysis as required for the Vice President, Finance and Controller. The Senior Accountant will partner cross-functionally within the local organization as well as with global colleagues to support the Accounting and Finance close process.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Accounting & Month End Close Support
- Develop annual standard costs in conjunction with Supply Chain for all local products
- Prepare monthly inventory reports including COGs variance analysis and Finished Goodsinventory
- Prepare inventory obsolescence analysis
- Prepare monthly inventory reconciliation to supplier reports and investigate any discrepancies
- Prepare prepaid insurance schedule, track renewals and record amortization entries
- Adhoc analyses as required Industrial Support
- Support Industrial with budget and periodic forecasting, uploading results in Planning
- Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
- Perform SAP material ledger processing to support industrial accounting, inventory valuation, andcost analysis
- Monitor Budget vs Actual performance for Industrial and manufacturing cost centers
- Develop and provide variance comments explaining key drivers and impact
- Prepare and record elimination entries to ensure accurate consolidation financial reporting
- Record all monthly accruals related to transportation and Industrial purchase orders Working Capital Analysis
- Responsible for Balance Sheet Analytics
- Establish monthly review of balance sheets accounts
- Establish and oversee review process to ensure all accounts are reconciled
- Review Entries made by other members to ensure accuracyEducation and Experience
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting
- 5-7 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 andtime 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 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.
- Pursues self-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 expendituresWork Environment This job operates in a professional office environment.
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 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