Senior Accountant

Gerresheimer • $80K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting best practices.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and financial analysis.
  • Experience preparing journal entries and reconciliations for month-end close.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and adjustments.
  • Perform account analyses and prepare schedules for financial reporting.
  • Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
  • Support audits by providing required documentation and analysis.
  • Review invoice processing and vendor payment activities for accuracy.
  • Analyze accounts payable aging and resolve discrepancies.
  • Prepare monthly credit card allocations and related journal entries.
  • Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Prepare and maintain the company's Rolling Cash Forecast (RCF).
  • Recommend and implement process improvements for efficiency.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Hands-on role with active involvement in day-to-day operations.
  • Chance to contribute to financial reporting and analysis.
  • Involvement in finance transformation initiatives and system optimization projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team. This is a hands-on role requiring active involvement in day-to-day accounting operations while contributing to financial reporting, analysis, process improvements, and internal controls.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in accounting principles, experience supporting month-end close activities, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This individual will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data while supporting cash flow planning and operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting
  • Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, and other period-end adjustments.
  • Perform account analyses and prepare supporting schedules for monthly financial reporting.
  • Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial results.
  • Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and analysis.
  • Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.

Accounts Payable Support & Oversight
  • Review invoice processing and vendor payment activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
  • Analyze accounts payable aging and resolve discrepancies with internal stakeholders and vendors.
  • Support complex AP transactions and identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve processes.
  • Assist in maintaining strong vendor relationships and payment compliance.

Corporate Credit Card Accounting
  • Prepare monthly credit card allocations and related journal entries.
  • Review expense coding and ensure adherence to company policies.
  • Investigate and resolve transaction discrepancies and exceptions.
  • Support expense reporting process improvements and compliance initiatives.

Account Reconciliations
  • Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Research, investigate, and resolve reconciling items promptly.
  • Ensure reconciliation documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
  • Monitor account activity and identify unusual trends or variances.

Cash Forecasting, Planning & Analysis
  • Prepare and maintain the company's Rolling Cash Forecast (RCF).
  • Analyze forecasted versus actual cash flow results and identify key drivers.
  • Develop management reporting and commentary on variances, risks, and opportunities.
  • Support working capital management, liquidity analysis, and cash optimization initiatives.
  • Collaborate with operational teams to improve forecasting accuracy.

Continuous Improvement
  • Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
  • Participate in finance transformation initiatives and system optimization projects.
  • Support special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as needed.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting best practices.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis.
  • Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting month-end close.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


Additional Information
  • Experience with SAP or other large ERP systems.
  • Experience supporting cash flow forecasting and financial planning activities.


About Gerresheimer

Gerresheimer is a German company that produces glass and plastic packaging for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. The company operates in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Gerresheimer's products include vials, syringes, inhalers, and insulin pens. The company was founded in 1864 and is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany.
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