Senior Consolidation Accountant

Job Description

Position Description:

Senior Consolidation Accountant

The Senior Consolidation Accountant will be responsible for compilation and reporting of our Company’s consolidated financial results in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

The candidate will coordinate and prepare the financial data utilized in the Annual Report and the SEC 10Q and 10K filings. This will include compiling comparative analysis for consolidated Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Statement of Cash Flows for assigned accounts.

The Senior Consolidation Accountant reports directly to the Associate Director of Consolidation Accounting.

Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare consolidation journal entries, including processing post-closing adjustments on behalf of business divisions/legal entities.

• Perform in-depth reviews of financial statement accounts by analyzing account balances, researching variations, obtaining entity commentary, and ensuring proper US GAAP accounting is applied.

• Collaborate with other Finance teams to assist with analysis and to ensure accurate presentation of financial results.

• Prepare ad hoc analyses/reports and assist with special projects to drive continuous improvement and efficiencies in financial reporting.

• Prepare and reference 10Q/10K footnote disclosures.

• Participate on cross-functional teams to ensure proper accounting for entity acquisitions and divestitures.

• Provide accounting guidance/instructions to business divisions/legal entities for various transactions.

• Ensure compliance with Finance policies and procedures, internal controls, and S404 requirements

Position Qualifications:

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting

Required Experience and Skills:

• A minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in an accounting related role, internal audit, or Big 4 public accounting.

• Understanding of the relationship between income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.

• Understanding of translation of foreign entities’ financial statements to US Dollars, as well as principles of Consolidation Accounting.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial reports for accuracy and reasonableness and to prepare and maintain various supporting schedules.

• Strong time management skills, with an ability to work effectively under set time schedules

• Ability to work well independently, as well as a team player, under tight deadlines.

• Highly developed organizational, analytical and communication skills, and an ability to collaborate across areas.

• Strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and high level of accuracy.

• Proficient experience working with Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Working knowledge of Hyperion Financial Consolidation and Close System and SAP applications

• CPA or MBA

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

Under New York State, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected salary range:

$83,100.00 - $130,900.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Requisition ID:R287473