What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant, Finance position at Novo Nordisk?
Accountant, Finance
Facility: Finance
Location:
Bloomington, IN, US
About the Department
At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.
Our Bloomington, Indiana site is a state-of-the-art facility where we have an integrated model from process and formulation to clinical and commercial biomanufacturing and drug product fill/finish and packaging. The Bloomington campus is a recognized facility where talented teams work with innovators to help develop, manufacture and supply products to patients around the world.
What we offer you:
- Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
- All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
- Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
- Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
- Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
- Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
- Tuition Assistance
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Employee Referral Awards
At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.
The Position
The Revenue Recognition Accountant plays a key role in maintaining the accuracy of financial records and assisting in the preparation of financial statements, reporting, and internal controls. This position collaborates closely with the accounting team and various other departments to ensure effective financial operations.
Relationships
Reports to Manager or Senior Manager
Essential Functions
- Responsible for the revenue accounting including but not limited to invoicing, accruals, SOX reviews, and amortizations
- Investigate and support resolution of problems associated with the customer invoicing with revenue stream owners and other departments
- Assist with month-end close activities related to revenue accounting. Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and internal reports to ensure accuracy and timeliness
- Ensure accuracy of accounting records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies and procedures
- Adhere to internal control requirements and assist with audit documentation as needed
- Assist in month-end reporting and ad hoc analysis
- Provide support for internal and external audits and other accounting projects assigned by corporate or site finance management
- Identify and support process improvement opportunities for accuracy and efficiency in revenue accounting processes. Participate in cross-functional projects, system enhancements, and finance transformation initiatives
- Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements
100% work scheduled based on-site at Bloomington, Indiana facility. Ability to sit at a desk.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field of study from an accredited university, required
- Two (2) years of experience in accounting or finance, with a strong understanding of general accounting principles, required
- Revenue Recognition (ASC 606), preferred
- Knowledge of financial accounting, financial statements, and reconciliations, required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software, required
- ERP system experience, preferred
- Adaptability and continuous learning, required
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail, required
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with various teams, required
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, required
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
