Senior Accountant (Fixed Assets)

Company: Charles River
Location: Ashland
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Job Description:

For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.IMPORTANT: In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process. Please make sure work history and education are added correctly. Job SummaryWe are seeking aSenior Accountant (Fixed Assets) The following are responsibilities related to the Senior Accountant position:--- Prepare monthly journal entries requiring calculations of a moderate to high level of difficulty.--- Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations with a moderate to high level of complexity.--- Review general ledger detail and expense run-rates to identify and record required adjustments and reclassifications.--- Apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Company policies to solve moderate to complex problems.--- Coordinate and oversee assigned accounting processes.--- Analyze complex financial data and extract relevant information; interpret data for purpose of determining past financial performance and/or to project a financial probability.--- Mentor and help train more junior level staff accountants.--- Assist with identification and implementation of process improvement initiatives.--- Provide internal and external auditors with requested documentation.--- Understand and comply with Sarbanes-Oxley controls.--- Support merger and acquisition initiatives.--- Perform all other related duties as assigned. The following are minimum requirements related to the Senior Accountant position:--- Bachelor's degree (B.A. /B.S.) or equivalent in Accounting/Finance or related discipline.--- Five years accounting experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific experience.--- Experience in Accounting Software.--- Excellent spreadsheet skills. --- Strong written and verbal communications skills required. The following are preferred qualifications related to the Senior Accountant position:--- CPA--- Degree in Accounting --- SAP and BPC experience. CompetenciesCollaborate -We collaborate when we partner with each other and promote teamwork, when we communicate clearly and effectively across the hall or around the globe, and when we welcome all forms of diversity and encourage inclusiveness.Own - We act like owners when we hold ourselves accountable for our actions, when we respond to internal and external client needs with speed and accuracy, when we set and achieve meaningful goals, and when we strive towards continuous improvement.Care - We show we care when we respect each other, our animals and the communities where we work and live, when we create a positive healthy workplace, when we are mindful of our compliance standards, and when we choose to do the right thing.Lead - We lead when we advocate our purpose and model our values, when we deliver innovation, when we embrace change, and when we appreciate and celebrate the great work of others.IMPORTANT: A resume is required to be considered for this position. If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to upload field and attach your resume/CV. Vaccine MandateCharles River is a U.S. Federal Contractor. As a result, we must follow the Presidential Executive Order to mandate vaccinations, and ensure our employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by December 8, 2021. Our main priority is the wellbeing, health, and safety of our people. We will be requiring proof of vaccination from all employees. Anyone with requests for disability-related and/or religious exemptions should contact Talent Acquisition (crrecruitment_US@crl.com) so that information can be provided about the accommodation process at Charles River. About Corporate FunctionsThe Corporate Functions provide operational support across Charles River in areas such as Human Resources, Finance, IT, Legal, Sales, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Corporate Development. They partner with their colleagues across the company to develop and drive strategies and to set global standards. The functions are essential to providing a bridge between strategic vision and operational readiness, to ensure ongoing functional innovation and capability improvement.

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