Job Description
Accountant responsible for manufacturing accounting and inventory reserves, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, and supporting the month-end close process.
At West, we're a dedicated team that's connected by a purpose to improve patient lives. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West's indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun.
A name started our story. How will yours help write our future? There's no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Job Description
- Prepare journal entries related to manufacturing accounting and inventory reserves to support accurate & timely financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and corporate financial policies.
- Process manufacturing orders as part of the month-end close process.
- Participate in other monthly close activities for plants in area of responsibility.
- Prepare account reconciliations to ensure proper balance sheet valuation.
- Calculate standard costing of products in SAP as part of new product workflow.
- Monitor variances to standard cost and correct any erroneous errors.
- Support the periodic cycle count process.
- Reconcile 3rd party warehouses.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business with concentration in Accounting/Finance.
- 3-5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment using SAP or other ERP.
- Understanding of GAAP and internal control principles.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Physical and Mental Requirements
- Position operates in a professional office environment.
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
- May need to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger and reach with hands and arms.
- Use written and oral communication skills.
- Read and interpret data, information and documents.
- Maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations.
- Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize.
- Ability to make independent and sound judgments.
- Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems.
West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics.