Eisai Hiring for Senior Corporate Accountant Job at Nutley, NJ Full Time

At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai’s human health care (hhc) mission. We’re a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world’s most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference. If this is your profile, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

The Senior Corporate Accountant is a key member responsible for the accurate record keeping and timely financial reporting of the Company. The person will support the corporate accounting team with closing the financial records on a monthly basis. Such responsibilities include preparing and recording journal entries, preparing account reconciliations / analyses, and assisting with the financial statement preparation. This person will be responsible for the consolidations and submitting the financial results to our Parent Company on a monthly basis.

The Senior Corporate Accountant will ensure that the financial statements are presented fairly with respect to the Company’s financial position at each reporting period. This is critical given the reliance on the financial position to make business decisions and execute upon certain strategic initiatives. It is also important that the Company’s parent company, Eisai Co. Ltd., a publicly traded organization, receive accurate financial information in order to meet its obligation of reporting properly stated financial statements to shareholders.

Essential Functions

Prepare and record journal entries to assist in the monthly financial book close process. Prepare account reconciliations / analyses for select balance sheet accounts, including miscellaneous receivables, prepaids, other current assets, accrued expenses, and intercompany loans. Reconcile monthly bank statements and cash position. Prepare and consolidate financial results to our parent Company. Assist with internal controls (J-SOX) compliance, including updating control matrices and narratives and performing self-assessment audits. Owner of the fixed asset sub leader and all capital projects. Perform such other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time-to-time by the Executive Director, U.S. Controller or VP, Chief Financial Officer. Performs quarterly Balance Sheet and P&L account analysis for External Auditors. Supports the financial analysis of G&A and works with FP&A on analysis, budget and forecast. Liaison between Accounts Payable and Accounting Department on PO’s, Expenses. Works with internal and external auditors on all quarterly and year-end audits. Provide requested items to outside auditors in a timely manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting

• Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience

• Intercompany Experience

• CPA and/or MBA a plus

• Proficiency in Excel

• SAP experience required

Eisai requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide valid proof of vaccination as of their start date, to the extent permitted under applicable law. This requirement is a condition of employment at Eisai, and it applies regardless of whether the position is located at an Eisai site, field based or is fully remote. If you are unable to receive the vaccine for qualifying medical reasons (including pregnancy-related), or religious reasons (sincerely held religious beliefs), you will have an opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation.

Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such, is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Similarly, considering the need for reasonable accommodations, Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans.

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