Sr. Accountant

Woodstock Sterile Solutions is driven to positively impact global healthcare by providing our partners the best quality solutions to their sterile development and commercial needs.  We are a growing organization with a bright future, and we are looking for motivated and experienced team members.  We offer a comprehensive benefits and a generous Paid Time Off package.  This position will be scheduled to work Monday – Friday with remote capability up to two days per week once fully trained.  

I.  Position Overview:  

The position is responsible for Accounting for the Woodstock, IL site.  Responsibilities will include maintaining accurate financial records and reporting per GAAP/WSS SOP and support to the finance team in the areas of cash, accounts receivable, invoice generation, monthly spend analysis, audit support and other ad-hoc analysis/support.

II.  Specific Duties, Activities, and Responsibilities:

The position will perform daily work assignments accurately and in a timely and safe manner. The position will have sound technical aptitude and perform multiple projects at a time. 

Accounting/Closing

•    Prepare assigned journal entries, including processing of interfaces, that ensure an accurate and timely close process per established timelines & procedures.

•    Prepare monthly account reconciliations.

•    Manage cash payments & bank reconciliations.

•    Manage AR aging reporting and facilitate/assist with collection activities from customers.

•    Manage Allowance for Doubtful Accounts reconciliation and quarterly calculation.

•    Work with management to identify and implement process improvements where applicable.

•    Assist with interim and year-end audit procedures.

Financial /Business Support

•    Assist in the preparation of monthly financial forecast for the site.

•    Effectively interact with all levels of management, including executive staff

•    Track KPIs and prepare related financial reports and analyses that provide meaningful insights into performance drivers.

•    Support the development of cash flow statements for budgets, forecasts, and actual weekly reporting.

•    Work with management to identify and implement ways to maximize cash flow.

Systems, Policies & Procedures

•    Participate in annual review of internal controls and maintenance of proper internal control system.

•    Maintain effectiveness of the Quality System components relevant to this position.

•    Other duties as assigned.

III.  Position Requirements:

Education or Equivalent: 

•    Bachelor's Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Experience: 

•    5 years’ experience, preferably in manufacturing operations

•    Pharmaceutical industry experience a plus

Knowledge/Skills Requirements:  

Technical Requirements: 

•    Strong mathematical, accounting, finance, and analytical skills

•    JDE experience a plus

•    Sound knowledge and application of US GAAP and Revenue Recognition rules

•    Ability to attend training and apply learning on work processes, regulatory guidelines, etc. 

•    Ability to proficiently use Excel, Word, and other office systems.  Advanced Excel skills are strongly preferred.

•    Ability to review data to ensure data is well organized with complete documentation.

Behavioral Requirements: 

•    Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, good judgment, reading, memorizing, social skills, speaking, stress control, writing.

•    Ability to communicate effectively and follow/retain detailed written and verbal instruction in an accurate, timely, safe, and professional manner with supervisor, group members, and other departments as necessary, in a professional and accurate manner.

•    Ability to manage time effectively to complete assignments in expected time frame and independently seek out additional work when tasks are completed ahead of time.

•    Ability to cooperate with coworkers within an organized team environment or work independently.

•    Detail oriented with ability to work effectively under pressure while managing multiple deadlines. Strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

•    Positive attitude and ability to work with others.

•    Ability to process a large volume of work.

•    Ability to effectively carry out and implement change.

•    Ability to make decisions which have moderate impact on work unit and site.

•    Ability to see and hear, and to read and write clear English.  

Physical Requirements:  

•    Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reading of written documents and use of computer monitor screen, reaching with hands and arms, talking, writing, listening.

•    Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, carrying, grasping. 

•    Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. 

•    Must comply with EHS responsibilities for the position.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Woodstock Sterile Solutions is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Woodstock Sterile Solutions employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Woodstock Sterile Solutions. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.