Financial Accountant, Corporate Accounting

Veralto

$75K — $90K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Finance or Accounting
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other relevant certification preferred
  • 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Working knowledge of US GAAP expected
  • Understanding of equity compensation/benefits accounting preferred

Responsibilities

  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation processes, ensuring accounting records are compliant with U.S. GAAP
  • Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for employee benefit programs and retirement plans
  • Maintain accounting records for employee health and life benefit programs, handling cost allocations
  • Support accounting of equity compensation programs, managing stock options and share repurchases
  • Prepare schedules and disclosures for quarterly SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K
  • Assist in regulatory filings such as the Form 11-K and annual proxy statement
  • Participate in monthly forecast-to-actual analyses for management reporting packages
  • Support finance projects aimed at improving efficiency and control implementation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan for eligible employees
  • Flexible work environment with hybrid option
  • Opportunity for professional growth and process improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Financial Accountant, Corporate Accounting

The candidate for Financial Accountant will be a key member of the Corporate finance team reporting to the Manager, Finance & Accounting. This role is responsible for supporting the accounting, reporting, and compliance activities related to employee benefit programs, equity compensation, and other corporate accounting matters. The position will contribute to the monthly close process, SEC reporting requirements, and regulatory filings, while partnering cross-functionally with Human Resources, Tax, Treasury, and other functions. In addition, the Financial Accountant will support process improvement efforts and other special initiatives within the finance organization.

The position is preferred to be based at Veralto's corporate headquarters, Waltham, MA, and will be hybrid with a flexible work environment. Travel may be required and estimated up to 5% annually.

In this role, a typical day will look like:

  • Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation processes by ensuring accounting records are complete, accurate, and compliant with U.S. GAAP and Company policies
  • Prepare monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules related to corporate accounting activities, including employee benefit programs, retirement plans, and global business insurance
  • Process and maintain the accounting of employee health and life benefit programs, including invoice tracking, cost allocations, and monthly charges to operating companies
  • Support the accounting and reporting of equity compensation programs, including stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), performance stock units (PSUs), share repurchases, and share-related reconciliations
  • Prepare supporting schedules and disclosures for quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K
  • Assist with the preparation of regulatory and shareholder-related filings, including the Form 11-K and annual proxy statement
  • Participate in the preparation of monthly forecast-to-actual analyses for management reporting packages
  • Support the accounting associated with companywide tax planning initiatives
  • Assist with finance projects aimed at improving efficiency, strengthening controls, and implementing new technologies
  • Support business audits conducted by external and internal auditors by preparing supporting documentation and responding to inquiries in a timely manner, and contribute to the maintenance of a strong SOX-compliant control environment


The essential requirements of the job include:

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Finance or Accounting
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other relevant certification preferred
  • 3+ years of relevant experience
  • A working knowledge of US GAAP is expected
  • Understanding of equity compensation / benefits accounting preferred


A highly qualified candidate may also have some of the experience below:
  • Large international manufacturing industry experience
  • Oracle (ERP) and OneStream tools experience
  • Experience leveraging technology and AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Claude) to improve workflows, automate routine tasks, and enhance analytical capabilities


US ONLY:

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate's position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The compensation range for this role is $75,000 - $90,000 USD per year. This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at any of the Veralto companies, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Veralto and its companies. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Veralto and its companies because of the unsolicited referral.

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