Senior Accountant Job at Avantor

Senior Accountant

Avantor

Location:
United States

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

78000.00 - 136500.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Under general supervision, the Sr. Accountant will work collaboratively with others in the organization to provide detailed reports that include projections for profits and losses. Present financial reports and estimates to decision makers within the organization. Utilize math skills to analyze key financial data. Provide solutions to accounting issues as they arise. Investigate and provide feedback on accounting irregularities.

Job Responsibility:

Completes all month-end processing and submission of monthly financial results to corporate, including month end journal entries and accruals
Assist with all fixed asset accounting activities, including acquisition, classification, depreciation, and disposal
Works closely with Engineering department for capital projects planning and accounting, including budgets, AUC tracking, appropriation requests, and timely capitalization
Prepare fixed asset and capital project related journal entries, account reconciliations, and roll forwards, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Reconciling balance sheet accounts, including identifying variances between general ledger subsystems and the related system reports
Provide and effectively communicate financial information for internal and external audit
Assists with internal and external audits as required
Prepare regular month-end closing activities including reconciliations, analysis, journal entries, accruals and reporting
Supports the quarter end review process to include tax reporting, flux analysis, company disclosure requirements
Works closely with FP&A throughout the month and during month end close to make sure financials are accurately represented
Coordinates SOX activities to ensure internal controls are being adhered to and complied with, including supporting a remediation plan for any control deficiencies
Prepares and submits local sales and use tax filings per the appropriate filing requirements for each of the registered states
Participate in process improvement initiatives
Validates work product is accurate and appropriate
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
3-6+ years applicable experience in accounting
experience with large ERP systems
SAP experience preferred
Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills (V lookups, pivot tables)
Strong understanding of GAAP with an aptitude for internal controls
Strong organizational skills and exceptional follow-up
Ability to be proactive – catching issues early, asking important questions, analyzing for process improvement
Ability to multi-task and prioritize, be detail oriented yet understand the big picture impact
Takes ownership of quality of work, and wants to keep growing in the role
Must use the utmost discretion in all presentations/correspondence and communications for staff and management
Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills

What we offer:

medical, dental, and vision coverage
wellness programs
health savings and flexible spending accounts
a 401(k) plan with company match
an employee stock purchase program
11 paid holidays
accrue 18 PTO days annually
eligible for volunteer time off
6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 11, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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