Senior Accountant - Fixed Assets (Contract)

Victor, NY, United States (On-site) Job Description At CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies, we’re driven by a unifying purpose to help people to experience life’s beautiful moments. We are connected through our shared values - dedicated, innovative, friendly, partners, and do the right thing. As a leading global manufacturer of contact lenses, we are committed to helping improve the way people see each day. Through our diverse lens portfolio, we tackle the toughest vision challenges – including astigmatism, presbyopia, and childhood myopia. We offer the most complete collection of spherical, toric, and multifocal products available, enabling us to fit 99% of all contact wearers. Learn more at This role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for future sponsorship (i.e., H1B, STEM OPT extensions, TN, etc.) This position requires full-time onsite work (5 days per week) in Victor and is not eligible for relocation assistance. Job Summary Responsible for aspects of accounting and financial reporting requirements to Corporate. The senior accountant will prepare and/or review ledger entries and reconciliations; maintain aspects of the general ledger; contribute to the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, with regulatory reporting (Tax), SEC filings as applicable; research accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Responsibilities Responsible for various monthly and quarterly closing and the financial reporting to Corporate for the Americas entities Responsible for overseeing monthly close processes which may include Fixed Assets, Prepaids, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Intercompany. Manage capitalization lifecycle, including project tracking, timely in-service placement, capitalization, depreciation, disposals and reconciliations. Responsible for ensuring compliance with Internal Controls and the timely remediation of any control deficiencies. Owner of various SOX processes and procedures within the general accounting department. Key contact for corporate accounting, consolidations, external auditors and internal auditors. Review and approve journal entry transactions, account reconciliations, and variance analysis. Compile, review and sign off on required submissions as applicable - monthly and quarterly SOX Checklist, webforms and other required deliverables. Review and approve monthly accounting close process including analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained. Evaluate and enhance General Accounting process documentation and strive for continual improvement, efficiencies, effectiveness and standardization. Travel Requirements Limited. Less than 5% (3 weeks) per year Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance required plus minimum of 5 years progressive experience required CPA Highly Preferred Strong knowledge of US GAAP required Experience in fixed assets Leadership experience required Consolidations, shared services and global/international experience a plus Oracle and/or D365 experience a plus Security and Exchange (SEC) Reporting experience desirable Knowledge of Crystal Reporting, Business Objects and BI/Cognos is desirable Accounting, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, and SEC Reporting desired High operational knowledge of SEC Reporting, IRS (Tax) reporting, Fixed Asset accounting and consolidations required Knowledge of Hyperion Financial Management system (Reporting & Planning tools), D365, BAAN, Cognos, Crystal Reporting and Oracle (ERP System) a plus. Demonstrated excellent time management, written, communication and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Power point and Outlook. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization Detailed oriented. Ability to read, understand and interpret highly technical material Ability to travel domestically and internationally via commercial airlines On-site 5 days a week in-office required Typical administrative office work environment Prolonged sitting in front of a computer For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $36.15 and $48.19 per hour and may include cost of living adjustments. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Job Info Job Identification 11522 Job Category Finance Posting Date 06/04/2026, 07:46 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations 209 High Point Drive, Victor, NY, 14564, US (On-site) #J-18808-Ljbffr