Senior 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 Senior Accountant is an integral part of the US Finance function supporting corporate and commercial operations such as cash, accounts receivable, intercompany, GTN and debt.  The successful incumbent will be responsible for a variety of accounting functions, 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:

Independently prepares and reviews work in the following areas:

• Journal entries, such as accrued liabilities, cash discount sweeps, reclass of AR credits processed, management fees, and intercompany

• Track and monitor eligible receivables for AR Sweep

• Balance sheet account reconciliations

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

• Prepare and present variance commentary of the monthly actuals review

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

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:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting

• 2-6 years of experience with similar responsibilities in a $500M+ business

• Advanced MS Excel / MS Office

• CPA, MBA and/or public accounting experience

• Experience with HFM/PeopleSoft/SAP

Benefits package includes a Comprehensive Medical (includes Prescription Drug), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account with company contribution, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) matching, 3-weeks paid time off plus 6 days paid sick time (unless a state or city-specific policy applies) to start (pro-rated for new hires), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, 12 paid holidays (including floating 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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This position may be available in the following location(s): US - Bridgewater, NJ

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.

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