What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at STgenetics?
About the Company - At STgenetics, we are revolutionizing the future of agriculture and animal genetics through cutting-edge technology, innovation, and a deep commitment to excellence. As the global leader in livestock reproductive solutions, we empower our team to push boundaries and make meaningful contributions to an industry that feeds the world. When you join STgenetics, you become part of a forward-thinking organization where innovation rules and your unique talents are not only valued but celebrated. We foster growth and offer global opportunities to shape the future of genetics. If you’re ready to make an impact, grow your career, and work with a passionate team dedicated to pioneering genetic advancements, we invite you to be part of our journey.
About the Role - The Senior Intercompany Accountant is responsible for bringing all worldwide general ledgers together on a timely basis to arrive at a consolidated view of corporate performance. Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager within the Global Team, the position will work closely with corporate accounting and tax, global operating locations and business unit controllers to ensure (1) worldwide trial balances are correct and validated, (2) intercompany transactions properly reflect corporate structural relationships and (3) intercompany eliminations and foreign exchange entries are appropriately booked.
Responsibilities
- Assist with global accounting closes, including preparation and communication of global close calendars, close progression and acting as a global point person for related inquiries.
- Prepare and/or review accounting entries for corporate transactions, intercompany settlement and eliminations, transfer pricing consistency, account reconciliations and flux analysis.
- Participate in all financial reporting system related activities such as changes to the global chart of accounts, entity reporting hierarchies, user access, consolidation mappings and other processes and controls.
- Manage multiple subsidiary relationships as well as data from multiple accounting systems.
- Liaison with financial planning, treasury, and tax functions and external auditors as needed.
- Support variance and financial analysis of results at the consolidated level as well as by location and line of business.
- Provide heavy datalytical research as needed for IC and elimination processes.
- Ensure consistent application of GAAP in financial reporting and maintain expertise in financial reporting standards as defined by FASB and the SEC.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in accounting
- CPA certification is a plus
- Experience in Big 4 or Industry Accounting with proven ability to work with multiple EPM and financial reporting systems.
- Experience with financial consolidation of different business units, companies, and international entities as well as multiple accounting systems.
- Thorough working knowledge and understanding of financial reporting requirements under GAAP and SEC regulations.
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience with general accounting, foreign currency issues, month end close procedures, eliminations and consolidations, SOX controls and external audit procedures.
- Ability to offer flexibility in schedule to accommodate various time-zones.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word and Access/Monarch.
Equal Opportunity Statement - STgenetics® is an Affirmative Action EEO employer. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.