Senior Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee and manage lease accounting functions in compliance with ASC 842, encompassing both operating and finance leases.

• Prepare and evaluate lease-related journal entries, amortization schedules, account reconciliations, and necessary supporting documentation.

• Assess lease agreements and accompanying documentation to ensure precise accounting treatment, classification, and reporting.

• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations for right-of-use assets, lease liabilities, and associated accounts.

• Manage and reconcile intercompany balances and transactions across various Neogen entities.

• Collaborate with domestic and international finance teams to explore and resolve intercompany discrepancies.

• Prepare and record intercompany journal entries, allocations, settlements, and related support schedules.

• Create, review, and maintain bank reconciliations for multiple accounts and entities.

• Review and reconcile designated balance sheet accounts, including cash, lease, and intercompany accounts.

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, which include journal entries, account analyses, flux/variance explanations, and reporting schedules.

• Prepare supporting schedules and audit workpapers for both internal and external audit requests.

• Work in partnership with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, FP&A, Tax, Operations, Treasury, and other Accounting teams.

• Aid in the implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of lease accounting software, ERP systems, reporting tools, and process improvements.

• Develop, maintain, and revise accounting policies, procedures, and desk manuals.

• Assist with technical accounting research and the interpretation of accounting guidelines.

• Support additional accounting and finance responsibilities, special projects, and initiatives for continuous improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be taken into account.

• Experience in accounting, finance, or related fields with a focus on general ledger activity, reconciliations, and month-end closing processes.

• Familiarity with U.S. GAAP and lease accounting principles, particularly ASC 842.

• Ability to prepare, review, and analyze journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation with precision and thoroughness.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including the capacity to investigate discrepancies, pinpoint root causes, and propose timely solutions.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data validation, lookups, and analysis of large data sets.

• Capability to work with ERP systems, lease accounting tools, and financial reporting systems.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to evolving business needs.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the capability to collaborate across teams, functions, and locations.

• Proven ability to handle sensitive financial information with professionalism and sound judgment.

• Commitment to accuracy, process discipline, continuous improvement, and alignment with Neogen's standards for integrity and accountability.

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• CPA, CPA eligibility, or progress towards a professional accounting certification.

• Experience with lease accounting software and/or the implementation or ongoing administration of ASC 842.

• Background in intercompany accounting within a multi-entity or global organization.

• Experience in manufacturing, life sciences, food safety, animal safety, or other regulated business environments.

• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar platforms.

• Experience in preparing audit schedules and collaborating with internal or external auditors.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting, automation, or data analytics tools.

• Ability to clearly document processes and identify opportunities for improving efficiency, controls, and scalability.

• A curious mindset and eagerness to learn about Neogen's business, systems, products, and global finance processes.

🏝️ Benefits

• An opportunity to contribute to Neogen's mission-focused initiatives supporting food safety, animal safety, and public health.

• A collaborative atmosphere with exposure to various functions across accounting, finance, operations, tax, procurement, and international teams.

• Opportunities to enhance technical accounting, systems, process improvement, and business partnership skills.

• Engaging work within a growing global organization that prioritizes accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.

• A workplace that embraces diverse perspectives, respectful collaboration, and equal employment opportunities.