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.

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