Senior Accountant

At Avantor, people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. That’s why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent. Avantor’s Accounting & Controllership vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits.

Under general supervision, the Sr. Accountant will work collaboratively with others in the organization to provide detailed reports that include projections for profits and losses. Present financial reports and estimates to decision makers within the organization. Utilize math skills to analyze key financial data. Provide solutions to accounting issues as they arise. Investigate and provide feedback on accounting irregularities.

What we’re looking for:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Experience: 3-6+ years applicable experience in accounting; experience with large ERP systems; SAP experience preferred

Who you are:

• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills (V lookups, pivot tables)
• Strong understanding of GAAP with an aptitude for internal controls
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional follow-up are key to success
• Ability to be proactive – catching issues early, asking important questions, analyzing for process improvement where needed.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize, be detail oriented yet understand the big picture impact to the local business and parent company.
• Takes ownership of quality of work, and wants to keep growing in the role – through technical experience, leadership skills, or process improvement initiatives. 
• Must use the utmost discretion in all presentations/correspondence and communications for staff and management
• Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Completes all month-end processing and submission of monthly financial results to corporate, including month end journal entries and accruals.
• Assist with all fixed asset accounting activities, including acquisition, classification, depreciation, and disposal.
• Works closely with Engineering department for capital projects planning and accounting, including budgets, AUC tracking, appropriation requests, and timely capitalization.
• Prepare fixed asset and capital project related journal entries, account reconciliations, and roll forwards, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts, including identifying variances between general ledger subsystems and the related system reports
• Provide and effectively communicate financial information for internal and external audit.  Assists with internal and external audits as required.
• Prepare regular month-end closing activities including reconciliations, analysis, journal entries, accruals and reporting
• Supports the quarter end review process to include tax reporting, flux analysis, company disclosure requirements. 
• Works closely with FP&A throughout the month and during month end close to make sure financials are accurately represented.
• Coordinates SOX activities to ensure internal controls are being adhered to and complied with, including supporting a remediation plan for any control deficiencies.
• Prepares and submits local sales and use tax filings per the appropriate filing requirements for each of the registered states. 
• Participate in process improvement initiatives
• Validates work product is accurate and appropriate
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave). These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules.