Accounting Jobs

Associated Administrators, LLC, a third party administrator specializing in the administrative management of employee benefits including health and welfare, pension, severance, and legal benefit plans, seeks an Accounting Supervisor to manage the Accounting department in its main office in Sparks, Maryland. This person will oversee the performance of various accounting functions for the benefit plans we manage, which will include the preparation of general ledger account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, invoices, the preparation of other benefit plan financial statements, creating and monitoring quality control practices and peer review, and will analyze and disseminate data for use by senior management and fund professionals. This person will manage a department of eleven bookkeepers and clerks, will be responsible for training, performance management, project management, conflict resolution, and will work closely with senior management, account executives, internal departments, external auditors, and other professionals.

CPA license, Bachelor's degree, five years of management experience, 5 years of accounting experience related to Taft-Hartley funds, intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word, and Quickbooks, training expertise, teambuilding and coaching skills, project management ability, and excellent communication skills are required. CEBS certification would be an asset.

Visit our website at www.associated-admin.com for more information about Associated Administrators, LLC.

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Schering-Plough is an innovation-driven, science-centered global health care company. Through our own biopharmaceutical research and collaborations with partners, we create therapies that help save and improve lives around the world. We apply our research-and-development platform to human prescription and consumer products as well as to animal health products. Schering-Plough's vision is to "Earn Trust, Every Day" with the doctors, patients, customers and other stakeholders served by our colleagues around the world.

International Tax Analyst / Senior Tax Analyst
Requisition Number: 23007BR

The International Tax Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of international tax related financial information in the company’s financial reports. Responsible for integrity and accuracy of tax accounts on the company’s books. The individual must collaborate effectively with all levels in a variety of settings and circumstances.

Qualifications:
BS in Accounting or finance or equivalent experience required; CPA, MBA and/or MS Taxation preferred; 3-6+ years financial experience in related fields, ideally having familiarity in an international tax role in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.

Benefits:
Medical Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Prescription Drug Benefits, Spending Accounts, Employee Health Services, Disease Management Program, Short-Term Disability Program, Long-Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Group Variable Universal Life Insurance, Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance,

Long-Term Care Insurance Other Benefit Programs Employee Assistance Program, Group Legal, Group Auto & Homeowners Insurance, NJ Manufacturers Insurance Co., Schering-Plough Foundation Scholarship Program. Financial plans The 401(k) Savings Plan and the Retirement Plan. In addition, to help you reach your future financial goals, Schering-Plough offers the Personal Financial Planning Program.

Schering-Plough is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V

One of our clients, an established and stable publicly traded software company is looking for a Controller with extensive experience in a dynamic environment to run the finance department for the North American business.

A challenging position with many opportunities for learning and expansion of professional and personal horizon. Suitable for an ambitious, well spoken and highly motivated individual with a profitable growing multi-national publicly traded software company with over $100 million in revenues and a very strong balance sheet. Location: NJ

Primary Responsibilities: (Include but not limited to the following)
• Responsible for the direction and supervision of 9 employees in the areas of accounts receivable, billing, collections, accounts payable, payroll, and bank reconciliation.
• General responsibility for supervising the accounting procedures of the company.
• Responsible for the development of financial operation policies and procedures.
• Assign and review the financial operation aspects in the accounting department.
• Manage the month-end close, ensuring all needed journal entries are properly reflected in the general ledger.
• Involved in the internal monthly and quarterly Financial Reporting, including account reconciliations and analysis.
• Work with the external auditors on audit related issues during quarterly reviews and year-end audit.
• Revenue Recognition-Assist with contract terms structure and compliance with GAAP rules
• Key role in future implementation of software packages.
• SOX compliance and process maintenance.
• Safeguarding of assets.
• Monitor an accurate recording of the fixed assets in the company ledger and ensure accurate depreciation.
• Prepare, review and approve appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Manage Federal and State tax filing for North America
• Monitor sales tax filing and assisting in sales tax audit by the different states.
• Manage company insurance coverage.
• 401(k) fiduciary, responsible for preparing financial statements.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Reporting Responsibilities:
• Reports to the Vice President, Finance
• Manages three direct reports and a staff of nine.
• Works closely with Corporate Finance team.
• Works closely with Business Unit Managers (Sales, Product, Operations, Technology)

Qualifications/Experience: • 10 years overall, with 2-4 years audit experience.
• BS degree in Finance or Accounting and CPA required; MBA is a plus.
• Expertise with software revenue recognition rules (SOP 97-2) and contract accounting (SOP 81-1) will be a plus.
• Experience with documentation, review, implementation and remediation of internal controls.
• Thorough knowledge of general accounting
• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley.
• IT capabilities, including running SQL queries and pulling information from SQL data bases a plus.
• Experience with financial accounting systems, Great Plains preferred
• Must be detailed oriented, problem solver, able to plan and prioritize, organized, flexible; dependable meet deadlines, willing to improve processes; a team player; and have the attitude to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Sound Project management skills
• Self Starter with ability to work independently.
• Must be team oriented, enjoy a “hands on environment and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Local Vancouver Tax and Financial Services firm looking to hire a seasoned Tax Preparer/Tax Consultant or CPA with prior experience. The ideal candidiate will have been licensed in Oregon and be familiar with Both Federal and Oregon state tax law. This position will be full time for tax season and Full/Part-time after. The position will require the ability to meet with clients, analyze a wide variety of individual and corporate tax situations and advise clients in a professional manner. The position will offer benefits after 90 days. Prior Bookkeepingt experience would be helpful. Salary depending upon experience.

Sun Precautions is the pioneer in UV-protective clothing. We create clothing and accessories with built-in SPF protection that blocks harmful UV rays. Our proprietary Solumbra products have been recommended by thousands of medical doctors to those who are highly sun-sensitive.

We are seeking a manager for our finance/accounting department. Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset? Effective management skills? Financial system integration experience? If so, we want to hear from you!

Key responsibilities include:

General Ledger/Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial statements for management review on a timely basis
• Coordinate and prepare closing of accounting sub systems and prepare and review journal entries for accuracy

• Maintain proper standard costs and bills of material in operating systems
• Analyze and report on cost variances
• Prepare margin analysis reports on a monthly basis
• Assure accurate perpetual inventory quantities and review cycle counts
• Coordinate two physical inventories a year

• Interface with banking, auditing, and owner to provide appropriate information and reporting
• Participate in financial forecasts and operating budget
• Co-lead system migration and integration with IT

• Coordinate necessary banking activities, including monthly reconciliation of bank statements
• Oversee accurate entry and disbursement of accounts payables
• Oversee accurate collection and application of cash to the accounts receivable
• Administer credit policy

Education/Experience required:
*4 year Accounting/Business Admin degree
*Master user of Excel; Access and SQL experience preferred
*Strong knowledge of GAAP
*MBA/CPA desired
*3-5 years experience in Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller position with experience similar to job responsibilities.

Sun Precautions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.