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The Senior Accountant will play a pivotal role in supporting the Controller and Director of Cost Accounting across a range of accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial operations and contributing to overall organizational efficiency. This position requires a proactive individual with strong accounting knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset. The Senior Accountant will assist in overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close activities, partnering with shared services and cross-functional teams to drive efficient and accurate financial operations. 

Essential duties: 

• Partner with the Accounting Manager/Controller to execute general accounting responsibilities, manage special projects, address complex accounting issues, and support new initiatives, while coordinating effectively with internal cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. 

•  Lead month-end close activities, including booking journal entries, preparing reconciliations, and updating internal and external reporting templates. 

•  Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, and Accounting & Finance to ensure end-to-end oversight and documentation of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process and vendor management (e.g., contract review, management of accounts payable balances and reconciliations). 

•  Manage and report intercompany transactions, including purchase and sales orders. 

•  Support pharmaceutical inventory management and valuation reporting (e.g., master data maintenance, inventory purchase and sales reporting, and manufacturing P&L analysis). 

•  Partner with business teams on government pricing; manage rebates, ensure timely payments,   and oversee accruals and open customer receivables on a monthly basis. 

•  Support internal and external auditors during annual and tax audits. 

•  Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures. 

• Mentor and train junior accounting staff, fostering professional development and growth. 

• Provide regulatory and compliance support (e.g., government/regulatory declarations). 

• Perform other accounting duties as requested by the business. 

• Other duties as requested by the Business. 

Competencies: 

• Knowledge of accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls. 

• Proficiency in accounting software and extensive skills in Microsoft Excel.  

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills (written & verbal). 

• Ability to succeed in a team environment and work. 

• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities. 

• Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently and manage competing priorities. 

Required Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree, in Business, Finance or Accounting, CPA designation preferred not required. 

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