Senior Accountant (Fixed Assets)

Company: Charles River Laboratories
Location: Rockville
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

Senior Accountant (Fixed Assets)

Req ID #: 182613

Location:

Wilmington, MA, US, 01887 Raleigh, NC, US, 27610 Memphis, TN, US, 38104 Charleston, SC, US, 29407 Storrs, CT, US, 06268-1198 Shrewsbury, MA, US, 01545 Baltimore, MD, US, 21224 Chicago, IL, US, 60612 Charlotte, NC, US, 28203 Detroit, MI, US, 48201 Roanoke, IL, US, 61561 US Billerica, MA, US, 01821 Chicago, IL, US, 60654 Newark, DE, US, 19711 Cleveland, OH, US, 44128 Rockville, MD, US, 20850 Ashland, OH, US, 44805 Mattawan, MI, US, 49071 Baltimore, MD, US, 21201 Skokie, IL, US, 60077 Baltimore, MD, US, 21224 Groton, CT, US, 06340 Chicago, IL, US, 60637 Rockville, MD, US, 20850 Boston, MA, US, 02116 Lowell, MA, US, 01854 Memphis, TN, US, 38118 New Haven, CT, US, 06519-6052 Memphis, TN, US, 38118 Spencerville, OH, US, 45887

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.

IMPORTANT: In order to be considered for this position,a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process. Please make sure work history and education are added correctly.

Job Summary

We are seeking aSenior Accountant (Fixed Assets)

The following areresponsibilitiesrelated to theSenior Accountant position:

Prepare monthly journal entries requiring calculations of a moderate to high level of difficulty.

Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations with a moderate to high level of complexity.

Review general ledger detail and expense run-rates to identify and record required adjustments and reclassifications.

Apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Company policies to solve moderate to complex problems.

Coordinate and oversee assigned accounting processes.

Analyze complex financial data and extract relevant information; interpret data for purpose of determining past financial performance and/or to project a financial probability.

Mentor and help train more junior level staff accountants.

Assist with identification and implementation of process improvement initiatives.

Provide internal and external auditors with requested documentation.

Understand and comply with Sarbanes-Oxley controls.

Support merger and acquisition initiatives.

Perform all other related duties as assigned.

The following areminimum requirementsrelated to theSenior Accountantposition:

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

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

Experience in Accounting Software.

Excellent spreadsheet skills.

Strong written and verbal communications skills required.

The following arepreferred qualifications related to theSenior Accountantposition:

CPA

Degree in Accounting

SAP 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.

IMPORTANT: A resume is required to be considered for this position.If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to upload field and attach your resume/CV.

Vaccine Mandate

Charles River is a U.S. Federal Contractor. As a result, we must follow the Presidential Executive Order to mandate vaccinations, and ensure our employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by December 8, 2021. Our main priority is the wellbeing, health, and safety of our people. We will be requiring proof of vaccination from all employees.

Anyone with requests for disability-related and/or religious exemptions should contact Talent Acquisition (crrecruitment_US@crl.com) so that information can be provided about the accommodation process at Charles River.

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 18,000 employees within 100 facilities in over 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.

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 > 80% of the drugs approved by the FDA for the past 3 years.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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