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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It 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. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
Job Description
Accountant I responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following
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- Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
- Regular attendance and punctuality
- Primary finance department accountant for two or more low complexity legal entities.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements, quarterly reviews, annual audits, and annual budget.
- Create and modify financial reports on the accounting financial reports software.
- Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
- Coordinate, update, and maintain fixed assets and depreciation schedules on accounting software.
- Coordinate activity on capital leases/loans.
- Prepare mid-year review and year-end audit work papers and assist external auditors during fieldwork.
- File and pay use tax to each state in a timely manner.
- Reconcile bank statements.
- Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports.
- Operate personal computer in an efficient and accurate manner with the company provided software programs that include Great Plains Accounting, Word, Excel, and others.
- Work with both internal and external auditors in a professional manner.
- Recommend more accurate and efficient procedures for all accounting department functions.
- Assist other accountants during month-end close or when needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate would possess
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- Strong computer skills especially within Microsoft Office.
- High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
- Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
- Attention to detail in establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail, demonstrated proficiency in work, good communication skills, pride in appearance and conduct
- Meticulous work habits, cooperative and pleasant with coworkers
- Willingness to work overtime, work independently
- Follow and give detailed verbal and written instructions
- Clear understanding of workload distribution and priorities
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred
- Previous use of Great Plains software preferred
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Additional Information
Position is Part-Time, as needed. This is a contract position. Contract will be approximately 4 months.
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
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