This position is responsible for performing monthly close activities and accounting functions including but not limited to journal entries, preparation of supporting schedules and related data and bank reconciliations. Duties are performed in accordance to generally accepted accounting principles
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform day to day month end close activities, including manual journal entries, account reconciliations, trend analysis, footnotes & roll-forwards/other analyses
- Preparation and posting of monthly journal entries including the timely processing of accruals, amortization, prepaids, payroll, etc. using JD Edwards, Macola and Great Plains Dynamics accounting packages.
- Perform analyses, bank reconciliations and AR/AP sub ledger reconciliations.
- Liaise with Management to provide insight into significant account balance fluctuations.
- Support initiatives with Business Unit Finance teams to drive process improvements and ensure accurate accounting
- Preparation and account for intercompany account billings as well as analyses of the accounts to verify proper posting activity.
- Responsible for documenting accounting control procedures and creating procedural manuals of various responsibilities.
- Works with Internal Audit and External Auditors to achieve efficient and effective quarterly reviews and annual audits.
- Performing Sarbanes Oxley testing.
- May work on special projects as requested.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Experience in Distribution or Manufacturing Healthcare industry
- Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office Suite with a concentration in Excel
- General proficiency of tools and systems (HFM, Concur, JD Edwards, Hubble, Macola, Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics, QAD)
- Experience gathering and interpreting data
- Knowledge of GAAP
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
- CPA Preferred
GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
- Good understanding of industry practices
- Proficient with tools, systems, and procedures
- Basic planning/organizational skills and techniques
- Good decision making, analysis and problem solving skills with ability to multi-task
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good presentation and public speaking skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Basic conflict resolution skills
- Developing professional credibility
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:
Typically 3 to 5 or more years of increasing responsibility in terms of any applicable professional experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION:
Typically a Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in related discipline.
TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Travel typically less than 10%. Office environment. No special physical demands required.
The posted range for this position is $61,085 to $106,898 which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including education, prior experience, training, current skills, certifications, location/labor market, internal equity, etc.
At the time of this posting, this position is eligible for a bonus not reflected in the posted range subject to the achievement of the plan.
Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
For more information about career opportunities at Henry Schein, please visit our website at: www.henryschein.com/careers
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Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is a solutions company for health care professionals powered by a network of people and technology. With more than 20,000 Team Schein Members worldwide, the Company's network of trusted advisors provides more than 1 million customers globally with more than 300 valued solutions that help improve operational success and clinical outcomes. Our Business, Clinical, Technology, and Supply Chain solutions help office-based dental and medical practitioners work more efficiently so they can provide quality care more effectively. These solutions also support dental and medical laboratories, government and institutional healthcare clinics, as well as other alternate care sites.
