Accountant III

About the role

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 1.Participate in accurate and timely monthly closes. Responsibilities include preparation of journal entries, preparation of working papers/schedules, and review of schedules, including some review of less experienced staff members' work. Complete analysis of more complex areas of the Balance Sheet and Income Statement.

40% 2.Prepare domestic and international inter-company account reconciliations and invoices and assist less experienced team members with more complex issues. Investigate and resolve all issues and differences with respective inter-company contacts.

30% 3.Participate in providing effective service to customers of financial data; serve as resource for financial information, performing Ad Hoc requests for detailed financial information in an accurate and timely manner. 10% 4.Prepare complex account reconciliations in a timely manner. 10% 5.Participate in fixed asset counts. 5% 6.Other duties as assigned or as business needs require.

5% Primary Outcomes 1.Perform assigned duties efficiently and effectively while maintaining open communication with supervisor.

Job-specific Competencies Organization and Planning * Demonstrates good organization and planning skills and strong attention to detail * Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities * Should be self-motivated and possess a willingness to acquire new skills * Demonstrates good work ethic and the ability to meet deadlines Technical * Demonstrates strong computer skills in both a Windows XP and Oracle/SAP environment * Demonstrates the ability to serve as a resource for other departments for financial information Problem Solving * Demonstrates the ability to independently perform analysis and resolve issues with minimal assistance Communication * Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills Interpersonal * Demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships across the company

Qualifications & Requirements

Education Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting Experience Required: At least 8 years of experience in General Ledger Accounting; Integration and SAP experience a must Experience Preferred: Public Accounting and Pharma industry Specialized or Technical Knowledge Licenses, Certifications needed: Word, Excel, Oracle preferred, JD Edwards a plus