Sr. Accountant, Treasury Accounting Operations

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Job Description
 

Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North, South and Central America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. Gilead makes it a priority to increase access to its medicines for people who can benefit from them, regardless of where they live or their economic status. 
 

A Sr. Accountant of Treasury Accounting Operations supports and conducts technical research and accounting operations in various complex areas. This role is ideal for an accounting professional looking to leverage

his/her technical experience while also gaining experience in complex accounting operations and owning the related sections of SEC filings. He/she will develop working relationships with cross-functional partners and various levels of management.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

• Support accounting processes for debt and equity related capital market transactions, derivative instruments, share-based compensation, investments and other complex transactions

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end close activities for assigned accounts (e.g. journal entries and account reconciliations)

• Analyze and prepare balance sheet variance explanations

• Prepare SEC reporting schedules (e.g. statement of stockholders’ equity, statement of comprehensive income, debt footnote, derivatives footnote, earnings per share, etc.)

• Work closely with internal and external auditors to support quarterly reviews and audits by providing timely, accurate data and communication

• Maintain appropriate internal controls for areas of responsibility

• Assist with maintaining and updating global accounting policies based on the guidance

• Support the preparation and review of certain proxy materials

• Interact with Global Financial Solutions, Tax, Treasury, International Finance, FP&A, HR and various other functions across different geographies within the company to facilitate an effective close process and support special projects

• Assist with ad hoc research and other special projects

Basic Qualifications:

• BA or BS degree in accounting or equivalent and 3+ years of relevant and progressive experience

• A CPA/Chartered Accountant/MBA qualification is preferred

• Requires solid foundational knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general accounting policies and procedures

• Clear communicator (written and verbal) and have excellent int