Accountant

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow.  Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.

We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Bioprocess where we sell Planova® virus removal filters and develops and manufactures related bioprocess equipment.

Company:

Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America, Inc.

Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Accountant to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who is eager to learn, enjoys variety in their work, and wants to build a long‑term career in a supportive and balanced environment.  You will be responsible for the timely review and entry of employee expenses, reconciliation of inventory, timely payment of vendor invoices, participation in the monthly and quarterly closing processes, and other projects as assigned. 

If you’re looking for a place that feels like a breath of fresh air—where your contributions matter and your development is encouraged—this is the role for you.

As an Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America employee, you will enjoy:

• Strong company culture
• Competitive Compensation with Bonuses
• Great health benefits with the company paying over 80% of insurance premiums
• Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off
• Strong company match to 401(k) contributions
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Giving Program
• Paid Parental Leave

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Prepare and enter various journal entries
• Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts
• Reconcile inventory monthly
• Manage service contracts and warranty contracts, post related journal entries
• Prepare reports required for monthly and quarterly financial statements
• Gather worked hours from Workday, review for accuracy, and import to ERP
• Reconcile monthly sales tax
• Reconcile AR/AP/Credit Card accounts and subledgers monthly
• Review the fixed and intangible asset sub ledger
• Participate in audits and physical inventories
• Investigate questionable data and recommend actions to resolve discrepancies
• File/scan documents on as-needed basis
• Special projects and other duties as needed

Accounts Payable

• Review employee expenses reports for accuracy and compliance
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve A/P issues by working with other departments and the vendor
• Enter invoices in ERP system (MS Business Central) and/or generate weekly payment runs, as backup
• Obtain W-9s from new vendors and follow vendor set up procedure
• Prepare annual 1099s issued to appropriate vendors
• Enter expenses for German wholly owned subsidiary and affiliate company (EUR)
• Self-assess use tax when applicable
• Assist with value-added tax (VAT) reporting

Accounts Receivable

• Review Sales Orders for accuracy
• Add new customers to ERP system, after credit approval by VP of Finance
• Assist in the preparation of customer invoices
• Track aging and make collection calls/follow-ups as needed
• Apply customer payments to appropriate account
• Escalate problems as needed

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in annual preparation of company Budget
• Supports development of junior staff or interns
• Other projects as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
• 1-2 years’ experience performing accounting work
• CPA study or aspiration desired
• Exceptional integrity, professionalism, detail-orientation, and organization
• Familiarity with both small and large company processes
• Familiarity with manufacturing businesses a plus
• Familiarity with Microsoft PowerBI a plus
• Experience with ERP systems – Microsoft Business Central is a plus
• High Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, and Outlook

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• Infrequent travel (~1 trip/yr)
• Occasional overtime may be required (quarter or year-end closing, audits, etc.)
• Position has the capability of hybrid work-from-home / in-office

The base compensation range for this role is $75,000-$85,000. Base Compensation is influenced by many factors including, but not limited to: time in the role, previous experience, skills, knowledge, performance, work requirements, internal equity, and business / economic conditions.

Please note, we will not be providing immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future for this role.

The Asahi Kasei Bioprocess (AKB) provides pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturers with a comprehensive suite of tools to maximize safety and improve yields of biotherapeutics during research, clinical and commercial-scale production. Planova ™ virus-removal filters anchor a diverse product portfolio defined by quality, consistency and scalability. Additional areas of expertise include liquid chromatography, inline buffer dilution and oligonucleotide synthesis.

We are a growing team (145+) of professionals excited about what we do and our ability to impact healthcare delivery systems worldwide. We offer a "big company" benefits package and a "small company" culture and work environment. Every employee at Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America can impact our future.

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As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.