Accountant

Accountant Location: Parsippany, NJ Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Benefits: Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Prescription Drug Coverage, Fertility Drug Benefit, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Health Care Flexible Spending, Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, 401(K) Program, Vacation Program, Personal Days, and Holidays Employment Type: Full Time Department: Finance Description: Performs accounting duties in accordance with accounting principles and Company accounting policies. Keeps records of financial transactions, posts accounting entries, reconciles and balances accounts, and provides accounting analyses and reports. Essential Responsibilities: ? Responsible for assigned general ledger accounts, which may include: o Sales and associated discounts and deductions o Costs o Expenses, including prepaid and accrued o Intercompany accounts o Inventory accounts o Fixed Asset accounts o Other accounts as assigned ? Perform monthly bookclose for assigned accounts: o Analyze entries and any significant deviations o Prepare and post accrual and adjustment journal entries as required with appropriate supporting documentation. o Ensure accounts are accurately stated at month end ? Prepare account reconciliations: o On a monthly basis ensure the general ledger reconciles to sub-ledgers and to source documents. o Interface with departments within the Company to gather necessary data and documentation. o Provide year-end schedules and analyses to external auditors. o Reconcile cash accounts to bank statements. ? Support internal control initiatives: o Prepare and maintain internal control documentation. o Ensure compliance with internal control requirements

Qualification requirements: ? Bachelors degree in accounting. ? 5+ years work experience in an accounting position. ? Good communication and interpersonal skills. ? Excellent understanding of accounting concepts and principles. ? Good analytical skills and the ability to gather and interpret data. ? Excellent spreadsheet skills required. ? Highly motivated and proactive approach to the job. ? Familiarity with computerized financial systems.

The above is intended to describe the essential job functions and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Please refer to job code ferringpharma-37366 when responding to this ad.

Category:	Accounting/Banking/Finance/Insurance
	> Accounting
Location:	Parsippany, NJ
County:	Morris County
ZIP Code:	07054
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Phone:	email only please
Fax:	email only please