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Senior Accountant
Chicago
Regular
MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES
As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.
If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!
YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE
We are looking for a Senior Accountant in 401 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60611 USA. Your mission will be to:
* Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting documentation to report the condition of assigned entities and/or labs.
* Prepare monthly account reconciliations in a timely manner.
* Prepare monthly journal entries to properly represent financial statements.
* Develop and revise financial statement formats within the accounting software packages that are used by the department and published within the company.
* Prepare quarterly and year-end audit schedules in an accurate and timely manner.
* Identify and develop process enhancements.
* Develop in-depth knowledge of all financial reporting systems and demonstrate the ability and desire to share knowledge in the form of training to lower level staff.
* Perform internal audit procedures at assigned lab locations.
* Research and resolve accounting transactions and reporting issues, where some expertise is required to interpret policies, guidelines and/or processes.
* Acts as a key contact for various internal and external partners with the ability to communicate succinctly and interpret financial results in non-technical accounting terms to business leaders.
* Perform other related duties as needed.
YOUR PROFILE
Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Masters or CPA preferred
2-6 years of Public/Corporate experience
Required skills:
Strong Excel skills
Experience with ERP system is required, JDE experience preferred
Excellent analytical skills are necessary to quickly identify problems and determine the best course of action. Strong communication skills are required to effectively work with staff, internal and external clients, and our foreign affiliate
A general knowledge of business forecasting, economic analysis, and finance is required in the analysis of company accounts and preparations of periodic statements
Management: There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position
Work Environment: The incumbent works in an environment with proper lighting and temperature controls. Occasional lifting of heavy boxes of paper, packages to be mailed, and equipment supplies weighing up to 30 pounds is necessary to perform related responsibilities. Physical dexterity is necessary to effectively manipulate a keyboard. The incumbent can expect extended time spent in a sitting position.WHY JOIN US?
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Full Time
Ancillary Healthcare
$85k-104k (estimate)
02/27/2024
04/19/2024
merieuxnutrisciences.com
CHICAGO, IL
3,000 - 7,500
1967
Product/Brand/Service
PHILIPPE SANS
$50M - $200M
Ancillary Healthcare
Merieux NutriSciences provides services to evaluate food safety, quality and nutrition programs to the food and nutrition and agrochemicals sectors.
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