Accountant

TITLE:         ACCOUNTANT SUMMARY:   Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant will serve an integral role in the monthly close process, performing journal entries and completing reconciliations and analyses as part of the North America Finance Shared Services group. The Staff Accountant will work closely with other finance team members and North America legal entities to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the companies’ books and records.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following:   Prepare and analyze various account reconciliations and resolve related issues and reconcile items timely Prepare journal entries, reports, and analyses related to the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing tasks Provide support during the interim and annual external audit Perform a search for prepaid expenses Maintain fixed asset registers and generate related reporting Provide depreciation forecast information to the Financial Planning team upon request Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly support as needed related to the capital acquisition process Maintain shared services performance levels Prepare intercompany balance confirmations report quarterly    Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual government reports Assist in the sales tax system update and address inquiries based on customer deduction reports Participate in financial SAP system user acceptance tests for upgrades and enhancements, as needed Assist in ad-hoc projects (e.g. to streamline, automate and simplify various G/L activities) Provide general assistance in other day-to-day responsibilities Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for Finance processes    CORE COMPETENCIES:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the core competencies required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.   Detail oriented, thorough Able to work in a team environment as well as individually Good organizational skills Strong written and oral communication skills Customer service oriented Growth potential Positive and enthusiastic attitude    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:  BS/BA degree with a major in Accounting 0 to 4 years of accounting experience    CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Work toward or currently has CPA certification   PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  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 essential functions.   Travel is not required   WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.   The position is based in Monroe Township, NJ   CORE RELATIONSHIPS:   Financial Planning & Analysis Team  Accounts Payable Team Information Technology Service Team Other Bracco Diagnostics Inc. functional areas Other North American Bracco entities (i.e. Acist Medical Systems, E-Z-EM Canada, Bracco Research)

Salary : $60,200 - $76,200