SENIOR ACCOUNTANTBillerica, MA (HYBRID)ROLE SUMMARY:
We are looking for an experienced and motivated
Senior Accountant to join our organization. Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager, you will provide support to the operational accounting team to complete the monthly & quarterly close tasks and controls. This role will perform multiple tasks independently as well as serve as a reviewer for tasks from other members of the accounting team. You will partner closely with Accounting, SEC Reporting, Treasury, Legal, FP&A, Operations and other business partners across the organization.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:- Prepare monthly consolidated Financial Statements including multiple global subsidiaries
- Prepare and/or review international subsidiary financial packages accurately and timely
- Prepare accurate account reconciliations in accordance with our close timeline
- Review account reconciliations for accuracy and adherence to internal controls
- Prepare and/or review journal entries
- Prepare estimates and judgements used in establishing period end financial adjustments
- Prepare audit tasks for internal and external audit
- Utilize AI-powered tools and/or automations to complete internal controls more efficiently
- Work with the operational accounting team to identify efficiencies and best practices
- Utilize AI-powered tools, automations, and analytics to drive a more efficient and accurate close process
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls, regulations, and company policies
- Support the preparation of footnote schedules for our SEC reporting team
- Prepare subsidiary and consolidated statement of cash flows
- Perform other ad hoc tasks analysis as needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- A minimum of five (5) years of work experience in accounting positions
- Prior experience working at a U.S. publicly traded company
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance requirements, with a solid understanding of the information needed to support an SEC reporting team.
- Strong knowledge of multi-ledger & multi-divisional accounting including intercompany accounting across a multitude of legal entities including multi-currency, and international transactions.
- Ability to make informed decisions and judgements.
- Willingness to create business processes and assume ownership of tasks, projects, and assignments.
- Prior experience preparing statement of cash flows.
- Experience using AI-powered tools, analysis, or automations (bonus points if you used these at a US public company!)
- CPA / CMA license.
- Global experience in the life sciences industry.
- Experience with Oracle products, especially Fusion.
EXPECTATIONS, LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES, SKILLS & ABILITIES:- This role is based at our headquarters in Billerica, MA. The role is flexible hybrid, which we describe as three days each week in our Billerica, MA office. Your in-office schedule can change each week so that you can focus on your personal commitments.
- Unwavering integrity and quality in approaching your work and relationships.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills, analytical skills, and strong interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with and build productive working relationships across all organizational levels and departments.
- A self-starter that acts decisively, challenges the status-quo, uses good judgment, and can collaborate with others.
- Courage to challenge assumptions, provide counsel to finance leadership, and ask the questions that need to be asked.
- Resilient & versatile; ability to adapt to change and mentor teams through change.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, accounting systems and applications, and experience with implementing finance-related software.
- Well-honed attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to prioritize and delegate tasks.
- Solution oriented nature.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and present your work.
Pay Range: $85,000 - $95,000 per year
