Accountant

## AccountantApplylocations: USA, Princeton, New Jersey, 08540time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR100201Bracco Diagnostics Inc. is a subsidiary of Bracco Imaging which is part of the overall Bracco Group. The Company specializes in the clinical development, marketing and sales of diagnostic contrast imaging agents. Bracco Diagnostics Inc. primarily markets its products to hospitals throughout the United States. Bracco Diagnostics Inc. is committed to the discovery, development, manufacturing and marketing of imaging agents and solutions aimed at providing a better use and management in terms of diagnostic efficacy, patient safety and cost effectiveness.Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant plays a key role in the monthly financial close process, including the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses within the North America Finance Shared Services organization. This position collaborates closely with finance team members and stakeholders across North American legal entities to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records and reporting.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** include the following:* Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules, and perform financial analyses related to the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.* Prepare, review, and analyze account reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner.* Support interim and year-end external audit activities by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries* Review and analyze prepaid expense accounts to ensure proper accounting treatment and timely expense recognition* Maintain fixed asset registers and generate related reporting* Provide depreciation forecast information to the Financial Planning team upon request* Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly support as needed related to the capital acquisition process* Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled timely and accurately* Maintain shared services performance levels* Prepare intercompany balance confirmations report on a quarterly basis* Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual government reports* Assist in ad-hoc projects (e.g. to streamline, automate and simplify various G/L activities)* Provide general accounting support in other day-to-day responsibilities* Develop, document, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process documentation to support a strong internal control environment and operational consistency.**CORE COMPETENCIES:** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the core competencies required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.* **Attention to Detail:** Demonstrates a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness in reviewing financial data, preparing analyses, and completing accounting transactions.* **Collaboration and Teamwork:** Builds effective working relationships and collaborates across functions while also maintaining the ability to work independently and manage individual responsibilities.* **Organization and Time Management:** Effectively prioritizes multiple tasks, manages competing deadlines, and maintains well-organized records and documentation.* **Communication Skills:** Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey financial information to various stakeholders.* **Analytical Thinking:** Ability to analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, and develop practical solutions to accounting issues.* **Problem Solving:** Demonstrates sound judgment and initiative in resolving accounting and reconciliation issues.* **Adaptability:** Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment and respond to changing business priorities.* **Process Improvement Mindset:** Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance accounting processes.* **Integrity and Accountability:** Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates ethical conduct, accountability, and commitment to financial accuracy and compliance.**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE** **REQUIRED:*** BS/BA degree with a major in Accounting* 2 years minimum of accounting experience* SAP systems experience* Blackline – Account Reconciliation tool experience a plus**CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:*** Work toward or currently has CPA certification a plus**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Travel is not required**WORK ENVIRONMENT:** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Bracco entitiesBracco Diagnostics Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr