Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Job Description

Staff Accountant responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Primary finance department accountant for two or more moderate complexity legal entities.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements, quarterly reviews, annual audits, and annual budget.
• Prepare general ledger entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and prepare and analyze financial data.  Update and maintain general ledger chart of accounts.
• Create and modify financial reports on the accounting financial reports software.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Coordinate, update, and maintain fixed assets and depreciation schedules on accounting software.
• Coordinate activity on capital leases/loans.
• Prepare mid-year review and year-end audit work papers and assist external auditors during fieldwork.
• File and pay use tax to each state in a timely manner.
• Maintaining provision for bad debt records, actual bad debt records, and recovery of bad debt records.
• Reconcile bank statements.
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports.
• Operate personal computer in an efficient and accurate manner with the company provided software programs that include Great Plains Accounting, Word, Excel, and others.
• Work with both internal and external auditors in a professional manner.
• Recommend more accurate and efficient procedures for all accounting department functions.
• Ensure that confidentiality regarding employees, clients, or vendors is not disclosed to anyone except as authorized by corporate officials or as approved in writing by the Accounting Manager or designate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Our team is currently working a hybrid schedule. Expected overlap with US time zone for reporting cycles.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 3 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous use of Great Plains software preferred.

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Strong computer skills especially within Microsoft Office.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attention to detail in establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail, demonstrated proficiency in work, good communication skills, pride in appearance and conduct. 
• Meticulous work habits, cooperative and pleasant with coworkers 
• Willingness to work overtime, work independently. 
• Follow and give detailed verbal and written instructions.
• Clear understanding of workload distribution and priorities.

Additional Information

We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.