Sr Accountant (Compensation Accounting)

Sr Accountant (Compensation Accounting) Req ID #:  150740 Location: 

Wilmington, MA, US, 01887 For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about. Job Summary We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our North America Compensation Accounting team, located in Wilmington, MA. This role presents a unique opportunity to join our newly created team specializing in the accounting of compensation and benefits and to work closely with our N.A General Ledger Accounting, Payroll and Human Resources teams. Primary focus areas include:  general ledger accounting of compensation and benefit plans, various reporting and analysis activities, stream-lining processes and enhancing accounting and reporting support provided to business partners in our rapidly growing global organization. 

The following are responsibilities of the Senior Accountant position:

• Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and other accounting and reporting schedules, primarily relating to payroll, benefits and other compensation.

• Demonstrate an understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

• Assist with review of general ledger detail and compensation and benefits expense run-rates to identify and record required adjustments and reclassifications.

• Assist with compensation and benefits reporting as well as analysis to be used by North America business finance leaders for forecasting purposes.

• Understand and comply with Sarbanes-Oxley controls.

• Assist with creation, documentation and monitoring of systems controls, procedures, and forms.

• Provide internal and external auditors with requested information.

• Communicate effectively with other departments to ensure transactions are recorded appropriately and in a timely manner.

• Assist with identification and implementation of process improvement initiatives.

• Support integration activities and ERP conversions of newly acquired companies.

• Perform other related and ad hoc duties as assigned.

The following are minimum requirements related to the Senior Accountant position:

•    Bachelor's degree (B.A. /B.S.) or equivalent in Accounting/Finance or related discipline.

•    Five years accounting experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific experience.

•    Experience with Accounting Software.

•    Excellent spreadsheet skills. 

•    Strong written and verbal communications skills required.

The following are preferred qualifications related to the Senior Accountant position:

•    CPA

•    Degree in Accounting

•    SAP, Blackline and BPC experience Competencies Collaborate -We collaborate when we partner with each other and promote teamwork, when we communicate clearly and effectively across the hall or around the globe, and when we welcome all forms of diversity and encourage inclusiveness.Own - We act like owners when we hold ourselves accountable for our actions, when we respond to internal and external client needs with speed and accuracy, when we set and achieve meaningful goals, and when we strive towards continuous improvement.Care - We show we care when we respect each other, our animals and the communities where we work and live, when we create a positive healthy workplace, when we are mindful of our compliance standards, and when we choose to do the right thing.Lead - We lead when we advocate our purpose and model our values, when we deliver innovation, when we embrace change, and when we appreciate and celebrate the great work of others.

About Corporate Functions 

The Corporate Functions provide operational support across Charles River in areas such as Human Resources, Finance, IT, Legal, Sales, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Corporate Development. They partner with their colleagues across the company to develop and drive strategies and to set global standards. The functions are essential to providing a bridge between strategic vision and operational readiness, to ensure ongoing functional innovation and capability improvement.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 17,000 employees within 80 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet

Nearest Major Market: Boston

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