What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Avidity Science?
Position: Staff Accountant
Location: Waterford, WI
Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Position Overview: We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team in Waterford, WI. In this role you will prepare financial schedules, general ledger account analysis, other financial support activities (AR, AP) in accordance with Avidity Science’s policies and procedures, following GAAP and government regulations.
Key Job Responsibilities:
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Prepare balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations as required.
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Prepare and enter standard and non-standard journal entries.
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Perform other financial accounting month end duties.
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Perform year-end close requirements and complete assigned audit schedules.
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Respond to internal and external requests and inquires within a timely manner.
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Processing Invoices and Credit Memos
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Backing up Accounts Payable
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
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Knowledge of standard manufacturing and business tools, including Microsoft Office
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Knowledge and understanding of Financial Statements.
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Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal with the Executive Staff, Managers, Supervisors, and external Accounting firm regarding financial results.
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Ability to learn quickly and independently.
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Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments.
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Ability to manage projects to scheduled commitments and budgets.
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Ability to read and interpret financial data.
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Professional level presentation skills.
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Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
What You Bring to the Table:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting (or a related field) and 3 years of experience OR Associate's degree in accounting (or a related field) and 5 years of experience.
- Experience with SOX compliance is highly preferred.
What We Offer:
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
- 401k with company match
- Performance Bonus Plan
- PTO and paid holidays
- Supportive and Inclusive work culture
- Community Involvement Opportunities, Paid volunteer time, Flextime
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Balance of a collaborative & independent working environment
- And more!
About Avidity Science: For over 50 years, Avidity Science has been the global leader in water purification technologies in the biomedical, life sciences and clinical research markets. We are proud to be a trusted partner to the global science community, delivering high quality, innovative products and unrivaled service. At Avidity Science, what you do matters. Our team of over 300 talented employees around the world each play a vital role in delivering on our Vision of enabling science to improve the quality of life. Avidity Science is an ATS Company, a publicly traded company.
Our Company Values: Safety, Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Passion and Collaboration are the values we live every day, around the world. We are passionate about our most important asset – our people – and cultivate an environment that provides development opportunities to grow professionally.