Accountant

Requirements

• 2-5 years of relevant accounting experience, with demonstrated ability to independently perform and analyze month-end close activities and apply accounting principles.
• Experience applying U.S. GAAP in preparing and analyzing financial results, including interpreting guidance and determining appropriate treatment
• Proven ability to analyze financial data, identify variances, and provide insights and recommendations
• Experience owning or supporting month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Experience evaluating and improving accounting processes and internal controls
• Exposure to complex accounting areas (e.g., fixed assets, lease accounting, or multinational environments)
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight reporting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Public accounting experience (Big 4 or national/regional firm) preferred
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred
• Education
• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Accounting required. CPA or parts passed preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office Suite
• The listed salary is just one component of the overall compensation package. At Kyowa Kirin North America we provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:
• 401K with company match
• Annual Bonus Program (Sales Bonus for Sales Jobs)
• Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule which includes Summer and Winter Shut-Downs, Sick Days and, Volunteer Days
• Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Prescription Drugs and Vision)
• HSA & FSA Programs
• Well-Being and Work/Life Programs
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Concierge Services
• Long Term Incentive Program (subject to job level and performance)
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Awards
• The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidat

Benefits

Additional Information

Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease. A Japan-based company, our goal is to translate science into smiles by delivering therapies where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization. In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, North Carolina, and Mississauga, Ontario. Summary of Job: The Accountant is a key member of the Accounting team responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Company's financial records. This role performs and analyzes month-end close activities, applies technical accounting knowledge, and evaluates and improves accounting processes. The Accountant collaborates cross-functionally to support financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with IFRS/US GAAP , while proactively communicating insights and the impact of evolving accounting standards. Essential Functions: Prepare general ledger entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses for month-end closing with focus on areas such as cash, fixed assets, leases, and others Preparation of quarterly financial packages to parent company. Evaluate current accounting procedures and design, recommend, and implement new and improved accounting procedures. Applies IFRS/US GAAP and company policy to determine appropriate accounting treatment and resolve accounting issues. Design and provide detailed analyses with ability to concisely explain relevant information. Document, maintain, and support proper internal control over financial reporting and disclosure for internal/external auditors. Collaborate with Financial Planning & Analysis/Accounts Payable and other functions to drive optimal business performance. Continuously monitor, document and communicate the development of new accounting standards, interpretations. Job Requirements: Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or a related field required. CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.

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