Accounting 1

PURPOSE

Provide high level technical and general accounting services in accordance with Quintiles Finance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley rules and financial reporting requirements of the business unit (e.g. local GAAP).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recommend, develop, implement and / or maintain standards for functional roles.
• Analyze, prepare and process journal entries; analyze, maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts. 
• Provide records of assets, liabilities and other financial transactions. 
• Prepare profit and loss, income and balance sheet statements.  Maintain inter-company accounting records and reconciliations. 
• Prepare ad hoc reports for internal and inter-departmental use. 
• Prepare reports and analyze for use in the annual external audit.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with all accounting regulations and Sarbanes Oxley requirements. 
• Check that appropriate approvals are obtained for accounting purposes.
• Provide recommendations to improve existing processes and suggest alternatives where appropriate.
• Prepare monthly bank account reconciliations. 
• Maintain receipts and disbursement reports. 
• Interpret reports and records for managers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

All responsibilities are essential job functions unless noted as nonessential (N).

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Finance modules.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Technical accounting skills.
• Good analytical and numeracy skills.
• Ability to exercise judgment within procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple work requirements to meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree with 1 year’s experience in accounting; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

At IQVIA, we believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. The advanced analytics, technology solutions and contract research services we provide to the life sciences industry are made possible by our 70,000 employees around the world who apply their insight, curiosity and intellectual courage every step of the way. Learn more at jobs.iqvia.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.

IQVIA, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.  Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to submit an application for employment or otherwise participate in the application process should contact IQVIA’s Talent Acquisition team at workday_recruiting@iqvia.com to arrange for such an accommodation.