Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Technical Accounting Specialist is responsible for the following activities:

• Annual financial statements and disclosures:
  • Assist with drafting the annual financial statements and disclosures for each of the US legal entities
  • Perform and document financial statement tie-out for review by external auditors
  • Prepare disclosure checklists to ensure completeness of the financial statements
  • Assist with developing and documenting internal controls over the annual financial statement process
• Accounting standard pronouncements:
  • Assist in reviewing new accounting standards pronouncements and assessing the potential impact of the changes on the business
• Internal audit:
  • Perform interim balance sheet reviews for selected US legal entities.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies & procedures, reporting standards, local laws & regulations
  • Identify and measure risks, evaluate existing controls and make recommendations
  •  Document current business processes, such as the revenue process, and implement best practices for controls, and agreed upon improvement plan
• Research and document technical accounting topics as encountered.
• Assess financial impact of difference between US GAAP and IFRS.
•  Assist in the coordination and implementation of new/revised Parent Company financial reporting regulations
• Assist with the transition of acquired companies to ensure compliance with US GAAP, IAS and Group accounting policies.
• Limited travel anticipated.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

BASIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (BMQ):

 To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required.

 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE (BMQ):

• Bachelor's degree with an accounting concentration and at least 2 years of experience
• Preferred experience as Big 4 external auditor with CPA designation
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

ABILITY AND/OR SKILLS (BMQ):

• Understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Standards and technical aspects of US GAAP financial statement preparation.
• Ability to communicate complex accounting issues in clear terms to non-financial personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently research accounting guidance
• Very accurate, highly reliable and eye for detail
• Ability to work in an autonomous manner in a fast changing organization
• Pragmatic, proactive, flexible and adaptable
• Developed written and oral communication skills
• Team player enjoying working in a small team
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in designated areas
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Excellent understanding of financial matters, thrifty and cost minded

Additional Information

Additional Information: Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, Pennsylvania are encouraged to apply.

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

EUROFINS IS A M/F, DISABLED, AND VETERAN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.