Senior Accountant (Hybrid)

Position Overview

Summary: 

The Senior Accountant is responsible for fiscal functions of the Company in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and in accordance with financial management techniques and practices appropriate within the contract manufacturing industry.  The Sr. Accounting Analyst will be responsible for monitoring general accounting practices, budgeting, internal accounting controls, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

Company Overview

The work we do at FUJIFILM Biotechnologies Texas has never been more important—and we are looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. 

From developing the next vaccine to advancing cell and gene therapies, we collaborate with industry leaders to tackle complex challenges and deliver meaningful solutions.

If you’re ready to help transform the future of medicine, join FUJIFILM Biotechnologies. We offer a flexible work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. 

Our state-of-the-art biomanufacturing facility is located in in College Station, Texas, which combines a small-town feel with vibrant culture, top-notch schools, and close proximity to big city life. Nestled between major hubs, it’s a dynamic location that blends convenience with innovation.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

Reports to                Controller

Work Location         College Station, TX 

 

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Professionally handle all customer requests via phone/ email in a timely manner and train the Accounting team in the proper professional handling of customer requests.
• Lead the preparation of General Ledger account reconciliations with sub-ledgers.
• Lead the reconciliation of bank accounts to the General Ledger and researching/resolving discrepancies, placing stop payments, providing check copies, researching check exceptions, and processing wire transfers.
• Lead the processing and reconciling of accounting documents including, but not limited to, invoices, vendor statements, ADP payroll transactions, and journal entries.
• Lead financial audits (internal, governmental/client) as needed or in support of the Controller as requested.
• Trains and leads the Accounting team and/or new team members on proper protocols, regulations and established best practices.
• Reviews and codes financial information for accuracy, including timekeeping records.
• Provide accounting and administrative support related to monthly management reports.
• Supports Materials Management team in conducting the annual physical materials inventory.
• Develops and/or creates ad-hoc reports, including project reporting.
• Ensures adherence to government rules/regulations and promptly reports any discrepancies to the Controller and/or management.
• Responsible for setting up new contracts/projects in the accounting system including but not limited to, access to contract/project timekeeping and PAL processing.
• Provide accounting and administrative support related to contracts/projects including calculation of overhead and labor rates and labor distributions
• Provides back-up support in the absence of the Accountant I.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or other related field with 8+ years of accounting experience, fixed asset accounting experience highly preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant certification preferred.
• Key skills including excellent written and oral communication skills, excellent organizational, analytical skills.
• High proficiency with and knowledge of accounting and financial management software including SAP, Microsoft Excel, and others.
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, financial forecasting and financial analysis.
• Significant experience in or knowledge of accounting principles.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently.
• Very organized with high attention to detail.
• Role model for company core values of trust, delighting our customers, and Gemba.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the e