Housed in a 394,000 square-foot facility, USAntibiotics is a world-class pharmaceutical manufacturing facility with a rich history that includes more than 40 years of successful production of solid, oral finished dosage forms of penicillin-based antibiotics,

We are always looking to add new talent to our finance team. If you are a bright professional with strong leadership skills, commitment to excellence, and a desire to serve, drive growth and voluntarily go the extra mile on behalf of the customer, colleagues, and communities, you are encouraged to apply!

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Staff Accountant is responsible for recording the daily financial activity to ensure accurate accounting records by using Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures. This position will focus on daily processing of accounts payable and vendor master data. This position will also assist in monthly and annual reporting related to financial data to include financial statements, forecasts, budgets and special reports. The ability to work independently with many different Plant disciplines is a critical component of success as is the ability to ensure accuracy of reports and analysis under tight time deadlines. Additionally, being able to multi-task and working on projects with little direction is required.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform a variety of accounts payable and related clerical duties
• Research and resolve vendor problems and billing discrepancies
• Answer vendors’ questions or refers them appropriately
• Maintain vendor and customer data as related to finance
• Assist with month-end closing process
• Determine and record necessary journal entries such as accruals, payroll and allocations from Corporate accounting
• Construct and roll forward balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financials
• Analyze monthly, quarterly and annual departmental expenses and compare to budget/forecast, highlighting areas for further analysis
• Assist in preparation of forecasts and annual budget requirements
• Maintain regular contact with other departments to obtain information and/or to correct transactions
• Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems
• Prepare various tax filings
• Other tasks/projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS:

• BS/BA degree in Business with concentration in Accounting preferred; Associates degree in accounting with relevant experience considered
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience preferred
• SAP experience preferred
• Cost Accounting experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of accounting concepts and procedures including account reconciliation
• Working knowledge of Balance Sheet and Income statement in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
• Cooperative and willing to assist others
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivots, lookups, etc

Working Conditions & Physical Activity:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; write; type; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cost accounting: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bristol, TN 37620: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person