Senior Accountant
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Summary of Role
The Senior Accountant is responsible for driving results in a fast-paced environment by assisting in the monthly financial close process according to established timelines. The position prepares and/or records journal entries related to all areas of the general ledger, maintains, or oversees maintenance of fixed assets, and reconciles account balances and bank statements. In addition, the Senior Accountant exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. The position requires execution of the Sterling Values and non-negotiables.
Your Responsibilities Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts; work with project managers for invoicing projections, work with engineers on capital spend, and update payables position based on supplier payment termsAccurately code and post complex journal entriesParticipate in the monthly closing processPerform and maintain account reconciliationsCreate and maintain fixed assetsReview and clear GR/IR transactionsAssist with tax return and audit support, including real and personal property, sales and use taxProvide support for internal and external auditsComply with established company policies and proceduresStrong analytical mindset with knowledge of accounting concepts, practices, and procedures
Requirements for the RoleBachelor's degree in Accounting with 3+ years of related experienceThorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Experience in SAP Preferred
What We Offer
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, bonus program, 401k match, tuition reimbursement, 24/7 employee assistance program, flexible work hours, and the opportunity for career training and development.
Location
This position is located in Germantown, WI, a vibrant city northwest of Milwaukee in Southeast Wisconsin. A great place to live, work and raise a family, Southeast Wisconsin offers a variety of activities and diverse cultural scene.
Diversity and Inclusion
Sterling values diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, marital status, gender identification or expression, medical condition (including genetic characteristics) or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
Why Consider Sterling?
Sterling Pharma Solutions is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with more than 50 years' experience in developing and manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). This is complimented by Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) research and development bioconjugation services.
We are a fast growing, dynamic business with facilities in the UK, Europe and the US, where we employ more than 1300 talented and passionate people who support our customers in bringing new medicines to market, improving and saving the lives of patients.
Our culture and our way of working is what really sets us apart as a business; we aim to deliver an exceptional experience to our customers and our employees. You can expect to be part of a supportive team, all working towards a shared goal: to deliver first-class science and service to our customers every day.
Sterling Pharma Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.Be caring. Be transparent. Be willing. Be reliable.
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