Senior Technical Accountant - Werfen

Werfen

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain.  We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Position Summary:

Prepares and analyzes the financial statements submitted for consolidation. Administers the SAP system in the finance area and will maintain the General Ledger. Reconciles certain balance sheet accounts and is the liaison with other financial groups to ensure accurate, efficient reporting.

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

• Analyzes and prepare monthly reporting package both legal and functional.
• Analyzes and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Participates in the year-end financial audit by preparing schedules and providing additional financial data and information.
• Maintains SAP General Ledger database by adding accounts or departments, creating or modifying reporting structures as required and extending the use of time saving functionality.
• Spearheads special projects to improve the monthly close, reengineer processes to reduce time and cost and/or increase accuracy and quality.
• May supervise lower level accounting staff

Budget Managed (if applicable):

• N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships:

• To be determined based on department needs

Skills & Capabilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive, problem-solving approach

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field 5 years of experience in a professional environment in an accounting/finance position
• Familiarity with spreadsheet analysis, Windows environments and mainframe or platform-based software
• SAP experience preferred

International Mobility Required:

• No

Travel requirements: 

• <5% of time

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.

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