Auditing Accounting Specialist (Hybrid)
Company: Eurofins USA
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Company Description Eurofins Scientific is an international life
sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing
services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and
our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the
food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on,
Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure
the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic
and labelling is accurate. Eurofins is the global leader in food,
environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in
agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is
one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory
services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced
material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well
as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and
Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly
developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical
diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In over just
30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France
to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network
of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a
portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the
safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability
and purity of biological substances and products. In 2020, Eurofins
generated total revenues of EUR --- 5.4 billion, and has been among
the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years. Job
Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities : The Technical
Accounting Specialist is responsible for the following
activities:
- Annual financial statements and disclosures:
- Assist with drafting the annual financial statements and
disclosures for each of the US legal entities
- Perform and document financial statement tie-out for review by
external auditors
- Prepare disclosure checklists to ensure completeness of the
financial statements
- Assist with developing and documenting internal controls over
the annual financial statement process
- Accounting standard pronouncements:
- Assist in reviewing new accounting standards pronouncements and
assessing the potential impact of the changes on the business
- Internal audit:
- Perform interim balance sheet reviews for selected US legal
entities.
- Ensure compliance with company policies & procedures, reporting
standards, local laws & regulations
- Identify and measure risks, evaluate existing controls and make
recommendations
- Document current business processes, such as the revenue
process, and implement best practices for controls, and agreed upon
improvement plan
- Research and document technical accounting topics as
encountered.
- Assess financial impact of difference between US GAAP and
IFRS.
- Assist in the coordination and implementation of new/revised
Parent Company financial reporting regulations
- Assist with the transition of acquired companies to ensure
compliance with US GAAP, IAS and Group accounting policies.
- Limited travel anticipated.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Basic Minimum
Qualifications (BMQ): To perform this job successfully, the
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the
knowledge, skill or ability required. Education/Experience (BMQ):
- Bachelor's degree with an accounting concentration and at least
2 years of experience
- Preferred experience as Big 4 external auditor with CPA
designation
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without
restriction or sponsorship Ability and/or Skills (BMQ):
- Understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Standards and
technical aspects of US GAAP financial statement preparation.
- Ability to communicate complex accounting issues in clear terms
to non-financial personnel.
- Demonstrated ability to efficiently research accounting
guidance
- Very accurate, highly reliable and eye for detail
- Ability to work in an autonomous manner in a fast changing
organization
- Pragmatic, proactive, flexible and adaptable
- Developed written and oral communication skills
- Team player enjoying working in a small team
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in designated areas
- Ability to handle multiple priorities
- Excellent understanding of financial matters, thrifty and cost
minded Additional Information Additional Information:Position is
full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with overtime as needed.
Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of
Lancaster, Pennsylvania are encouraged to apply.
- Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical
coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and
Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action
employer.
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