Avantor Sciences is looking for a Senior Accountant to provide detailed financial reports and projections, analyze key financial data, and investigate accounting irregularities. You will work collaboratively within our global organization of 14,000+ associates to advance life-changing science.

What You'll Do

Complete all month-end processing and submission of monthly financial results to corporate, including journal entries and accruals.
Assist with all fixed asset accounting activities, including acquisition, classification, depreciation, and disposal.
Work closely with the 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.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including identifying variances between general ledger subsystems and related system reports.
Provide and effectively communicate financial information for internal and external audit.
Prepare regular month-end closing activities including reconciliations, analysis, journal entries, accruals and reporting.
Support the quarter end review process to include tax reporting, flux analysis, and company disclosure requirements.
Work closely with FP&A throughout the month and during month end close to ensure financials are accurately represented.
Coordinate SOX activities to ensure internal controls are adhered to and complied with, including supporting remediation plans.
Prepare and submit local sales and use tax filings per the appropriate filing requirements for each registered state.
Participate in process improvement initiatives.
Validate work product is accurate and appropriate.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
3-6+ years of applicable experience in accounting.
Experience with large ERP systems.
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.

Nice to Have

SAP experience.

Technical Stack

Large ERP systems
SAP
Microsoft Excel

Team & Environment

Works within the Accounting & Controllership vertical and closely with Engineering and FP&A departments.

Benefits & Compensation

Compensation range: $77,300.00 - $128,700.00
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Wellness programs.
Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
401(k) plan with company match.
Employee stock purchase program.
11 paid holidays.
Accrue 18 PTO days annually.
Volunteer time off.
6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave).