Staff Accountant

Norwich, CT 06360

Posted: 01/09/2024 Employment Type: Direct Hire Division: Life Sciences Job Number: JN -012024-18151 State: Connecticut

Job Description

Staff Accountant
Title: Staff Accountant
Location: Norwich, CT
Industry: Pharmaceutical
Salary: $85,000 and up base on experience


Benefits Include:
401K Plan with Company Matching
Up to 3 Weeks Paid Vacation
Up to 11.5 Paid Holiday Days
Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
Benefits are effective the 1st day of the month following your Start Date

Client Overview:
For over five decades, our client has been recognized as the world s largest and most trusted producer of Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) eggs and adjacent laboratory products and services for the development and manufacture of biologics and vaccines that are used for both human and animal health. Our client supplies leading manufacturers with critical bioprocessing inputs, including SPF eggs, antigens, and cell products. In addition, offer numerous diagnostic testing and manufacturing support services, including virus propagation and isolation, custom cell production, and quality control testing. Our client supports the development of new therapeutics by providing antibodies such as IgY for use in clinical trials.


Position Overview:
Provide dependable support to the Accounting and Finance Department.

Primary Responsibilities:
Accounts Receivable
  • Oversee and manage the daily operations of the Accounts Receivable (AR) team.
  • Manage relationships with customers ensuring timely payment of outstanding invoices and addressing any payment-related inquiries or concerns.
  • Effectively manage aged receivables and AR write-offs.
  • Develop, supervise, and improve all AR internal controls and processes in relation to contracts, invoicing accuracy and release timing, cash receipts, applications, and collections functions.
  • Prepare and monitor accounts receivable and earned not billed reports and metrics for management review and decision-making purposes.
  • Audit selected invoices for billing accuracy and contract compliance.
  • Ensure accurate and timely recording and reconciliation of all accounts receivable transactions.
  • Assist with the month-end close process and other financial reporting and support activities as needed.
  • Provide regular updates and reports to the Executive Team and Accounting on the status of accounts receivable and related issues.
  • Be adaptable and open to taking on Ad-Hoc projects and tasks as they arise, including special projects related to finance and accounting.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and support to, the other members of the Accounting Team
Credit and Collections
  • Confirm complete and accurate customer reviews being performed by staff, including upcoming order review, order release requests, release deadlines, credit limits & potential customer credit line increase.
  • Resolve issues at hand, including order release decisions, placing customer on account hold & collection disputes.
  • Monitor credit risk within the customer portfolio and establish customer credit lines.
  • Assess and approve extending and terminating credit to customers per the established company policies and procedures.
  • Review new credit line requests from customers to evaluate risk and approve/decline based on the customer's financial and trade data.
  • Monitor credit risk within the customer portfolio and establish customer credit lines and terminate credit to customers per the established company policies and procedures.
Fixed Assets
  • Ensure that all fixed assets are properly recorded and classified according to company policies
  • Review internal controls in place to prevent asset mismanagement or loss due to theft or other unauthorized use
  • Calculate depreciation or amortization amounts based on asset type and acquisition date
  • Coordinate with external auditors to ensure compliance with financial reporting standards
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in accounting.
  • Three to five years prior experience
  • Prior NetSuite experience required
  • Private Equity backed company experience preferred
  • Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a high-performance setting
  • Advance computer skills using MS Office and accounting software
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required
  • Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required
  • Valid driver s license required.
SRG offers flexible staffing solutions with a national presence. We provide contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire and executive search services. SRG utilizes an innovative approach to identify and qualify talent that is unique to the Staffing industry, featuring a cutting-edge platform that allows us to match professionals rapidly and precisely to client requirements. We have a proprietary database of over one million candidates and maintain continuous contact with our qualified talent.
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