Senior Accountant

Job Summary
Responsible for moderate to complex accounting activities and ensuring the integrity of the financial information by recording, analyzing, verifying and approving transactions for the United States entities. Responsible for select portions of internal and external financial reporting and support. This position will interact with many different departments including plant controllers, external auditors, corporate consolidations, financial planning and analysis, as well as operational teams. Responsible for managing assigned projects and overseeing the completion of certain cross functional and/or cross site activities.
*This position requires working onsite in Lake Zurich, IL 3+ days per week.
Responsibilities

• Analyze and ensure assigned accounts are reconciled in accordance with the monthly close schedule and department guidelines. Identify discrepancies, errors, and omissions and lead efforts for timely resolution.
• Prepare schedules and analysis to support inventory reserve calculations.
• Lead the accounting of lease transactions in accordance with IFRS 16.
• Review and update assumptions used in significant estimates and accruals, prepare related journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain, update and ensure compliance with internal controls and account month-end close procedures within assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS requirements, and other relevant accounting regulations in relation to relevant areas of responsibility.
• Analyze new transactions and advise colleagues on proper accounting treatment and reporting as needed.
• Preparation of moderate and complex quarterly and annual reporting schedules mainly to support legal and management reporting requirements, involves following up with reporting unit controllers as questions arise.
• Provide assistance to reporting units in correcting errors and resolving issues.
• Prepare schedules for year end and quarterly audits, interact with audit team to resolve open items and address audit concerns.
• Cross train and act as back up for other Senior Accountants within the department.
• Support special projects as they arise.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance, MBA a plus
• CPA preferred
• 5+ Years of related work experience
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Knowledge of ERP systems; SAP preferred

Additional Information
We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company match, and wellness program.
Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.