Accountant III

Job Title: Accountant III - Group Accounting
Location: Carlsbad, CA 92008
Duration: 9months W2 contract with high possibility of extension based on performance and depending on business needs
Pay Range: $35 to $40/Hour on W2
Shift Timing: This is a regular Mon-Fri 9am-5pm role to cover a maternity leave; where overtime may be needed the first week of every month a couple of hours max per day if applicable to cover month-end close tasks.

Job Description:
Finance teams are essential to our business and functional teams to make educated, sound decisions that drive our Mission and make us a stable and trusted industry leader. From Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development to Accounting, our Finance functions have a diverse and global presence, providing significant opportunities to develop unique career experiences and perspectives. Ranked among the Fortune 500 and with revenues of more than *** billion, you'll Client endless opportunities to grow a rewarding career as part of the world leader serving science.

The Life Sciences Group (LSG) is seeking an Accountant III to support the Group Accounting team. This position will provide accounting and financial reporting support across Finance, Group Accounting, Tax, and Cost Accounting through daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual activities, including month-end close, financial reporting, Capital Authorization Request (CAR) administration, transfer pricing, standard cost governance, and analytical support. Working closely with the Senior Accountant and business partners, this role contributes to accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and continuous process improvements.

Essential Functions
• Support the review and administration of Capital Authorization Requests (CARs) by validating supporting documentation, monitoring approvals, and maintaining related accounting records in accordance with company policies and accounting requirements.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, fluctuation analyses, and other supporting schedules to facilitate accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with Group Accounting reporting activities by monitoring legal entity submissions, validating financial data, researching reporting issues between ERP and consolidation systems (GLA/HFM), and preparing analyses to support financial reporting and regional controllership.
• Maintain global intercompany transfer pricing data and perform periodic transfer price audits, researching discrepancies and supporting the resolution of intercompany accounting issues.
• Analyze general ledger activity and large data sets using ERP systems, Excel, and Power Query to support account reconciliations, reporting requests, financial analyses, and ad hoc business needs.
• Support internal and external audits, accounting integration activities, process improvement initiatives, and other special projects by preparing documentation, maintaining accounting records, and collaborating with Finance, Tax, Cost Accounting, and other business partners.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance is required
• Have at least 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience at a large public international corporation or at least 3 years at a public accounting firm.
• Must be proficient in Excel; experience in SAP and/or E1 and/or COGNOS is preferred but not required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required
• Thrive in a fast-paced matrixed environment and ability to work cross-functionally with individuals and teams.
• Must possess self-motivation, enthusiasm, energy, a positive attitude and an independent asset in the diverse organization.
• Keep an eye toward continuous improvement with a successful track record of optimizing processes.
• Ability to take on multiple ad hoc projects and complete them timely and accurately.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a cross-functional team.
• Willingness to learn, be mentored, and improve.