Staff Accountant

Bausch Health is a global company that develops, manufactures and markets a differentiated product portfolio across multiple high-growth therapeutic areas including Gastroenterology, Generics, Neurology, Ortho Dermatologics, Medical Aesthetics and Dentistry. We are delivering on our commitments as we build an innovative company dedicated to advancing global health. Each day, Bausch Health products are used by over 150 million people around the world. Our approximately 7,000 employees are united around our mission of improving people’s lives with our health care products.

The Staff Accountant is an integral part of the US Finance function within the US Controller’s organization. This group specifically provides accounting services to operations and functions, such as, Corporate, Inventory, Commercial Operations, Fixed Assets, Intercompany, Royalties, Inventory and Sarbanes Oxley. The successful incumbent will be responsible for a variety of accounting responsibilities, including monthly close activities and a variety of special projects.

This is a hybrid position with three days in office in our Bridgewater, New Jersey HQ.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Journal entries including activity related to fixed assets, inventory and COGS, cash activity, deferred revenue, intercompany, and other income and expense as needed

• Open/Close GL monthly and upload results into HFM

• Run FX revaluation program

• Balance sheet account reconciliations

• Balance sheet account roll forwards, including variance analysis and explanations

• Preparation of variance commentary for the monthly actuals review (MAR)

• Maintenance of allocation programs in ERP system as needed

• SOX 404 control testing and documentation

• Support internal and external SOX 404 audit requests and compliance requirements

• Monthly distribution of functional area reporting

EXPERIENCE:

• Support departmental, functional, and corporate initiatives

• Assist with the application of GAAP to new transactions

• Establish rapport and build cooperative, respectful working relationships with relevant internal and external parties

• As departmental workloads change, additional responsibilities may be required

• Creative problem solver

• Excellent verbal and writing skills

• Process mindset with focus on continuous improvement

• Knowledge of internal controls and segregation of duties

• Performs well under pressure (e.g. changing priorities and tight deadlines)

• Demonstrates high level of maturity, self-motivation and team-orientation

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

• Required: Advanced MS Excel / MS Office

• Preferred: CPA, MBA and/or public accounting experience

• Preferred: Experience with HFM/PeopleSoft/ Microsoft Dynamics 365

• Preferred: 1-3 years of experience with similar responsibilities

Benefits package includes a Comprehensive Medical (includes Prescription Drug), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account with company contribution, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) matching, discretionary time off, paid sick time, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, paid holidays, Employee Assistance Plan, commuter benefit, recognition awards, voluntary benefits (including Identity Theft, Student Loan and Breast Milk Shipping), employee referral bonuses and employee discounts.

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We thank you in advance for your interest in growing and developing with Bausch Health. Kindly note that in order for all stakeholders to be successful, we do require a minimum of one year in your current role before applying to another one. Please ensure you have discussed with your current manager the intent of applying to a new role.

Any exception will have to be authorized by your HR Business Partner.

Bausch Health Companies Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates collaboration.

If a candidate needs a reasonable accommodation/adjustment due to physical or mental health impairment for any part of the application process, they are encouraged to send their request to humanresources@bauschhealth.com or call 908-927-1400 and let us know the nature of the request and their contact information. Please be sure to include the job requisition number.

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