Job Description

Job Summary Responsibility for all external reporting requirements of defined Avantor companies. Legal and fiscal compliance in relation to financial reporting and adherence to and compliance with internal controls processes. MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (List in order of importance) Review of the month end close accounts and US GAAP reporting information Review of the judgmental reserves Flux review of the BS and P&L with appropriate commentary with support from FP&A Local Administrator general ledger account reconciliation process ACH direct debit payments review and release through Citibank website Statistics reporting Social taxes and business license processing and postings Sales, UOM, and pricing corrections and postings Cap Variance Adjustment posting Rebates calculation and AP Manual accrual postings Temp Labour accrual posting Sales commissions and bonus accruals posting Utility accruals and posting Any ad-hoc journal entries Preparation of Financial Disclosures Checklist needed for financial statement disclosure Work with Corporate Tax on preparation of Company Tax returns Preparation and filing of vendor 1099-NEC information returns to IRS Preparation and filing of unsecured property taxes for California and Georgia facilities Coordination and expensing of all intercompany expenses for Therapak and EPL Travel expenses co-ordination Balance sheet review Provide guidance and support for Accounts Payable processing Support for AP when local vendor contact required Processing and reporting of \'R\' and \'A\' Block exceptions within the SAP system Tracking vendor payments for utilities and leases. These vendors are very quick to turn-off utilities Accounting Liaison for local departments and ABC Ensuring that the business complies with corporate accounting policies (USGAAP) and local statutory GAAP Invoice approval and workflow coordination for Process Director Ensuring that the business complies with the Global and Local Delegation of Authorities (DOA) General: Collaborate with FP&A Finance colleagues to analyse expense trends and current operational events that would impact current accruals and expense estimates. Understand the operational theory and methodology gathered in ongoing communications with various departments and convert that understanding to working analyses and business models used as supporting documentation. Prepare supporting auditable documentation and related account reconciliations for these areas requiring professional judgment and that are subjective in nature, (accruals, other liabilities, prepaid) QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Training, Experience and Certifications) Business degree and qualified Accountant with 6 to 8 years proven experience in a similar role in a multinational or a large company environment (or qualified by experience in a similar role) Proven experience of working through complex financial issues with little direction KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & COMPETENCIES (Those necessary to achieve conformity of products and services) US GAAP accounting knowledge Prioritisation of workload in a fast-paced working environment Ability to deliver commitments and carry through on projects Self-starter with high levels of professional integrity ERP system skills - preferably SAP with some experience of system development/implementation Enthusiastic and energetic with a \'can-do\' attitude Excellent team player with the ability to build working relationships between and across business teams Ability to work to tight deadlines and in a challenging environment Good understanding of financial reporting links to business challenges and opportunities Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. EEO Statement: We recognize the value of diverse workforce and aim to create employment opportunities such that all employees achieve their full potential and work in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, caste, color, religious creed, ethnicity, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by central, national, provincial or local laws. 3rd party non-solicitation policy By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation

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