Chemical Abstracts Service | AF11P2 Accountant | ...

Description CAS uses intuitive technology, unparalleled scientific content and unmatched human expertise to help companies create groundbreaking innovations that benefit the world. As the scientific information solutions division of the American Chemical Society, CAS manages the largest curated reservoir of scientific knowledge, and for 117 years, has helped innovators mine, assess and apply that information to keep businesses thriving. The CAS team is global, diverse, endlessly curious and strives to make scientific insights accessible to innovators worldwide. CAS is currently seeking an Accountant for our Finance team. This position will be located in our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. Position Summary: This position assists in the execution and recording of financial transactions; safeguarding of financial assets; reconciliation and reporting of financial information; treasury functions such as banking and cash flow duties; representing CAS to customers, vendors, and other outside parties; preparation of forecasts and budgets; compliance with various laws and standard accounting practices; and improve processes and/or strengthen internal controls. This position is responsible for helping ensure CAS meets or exceeds all financial performance targets and provides assistance so that CAS experiences a clean financial audit. This position works with staff from all divisions, so very strong interpersonal communications skills and working well within a team environment are essential. Job Accountabilities: Assists in monthly financial statement closings including, preparation of journal entries and related monthly financial reporting. Assists in the maintenance and updating of the general ledger chart of accounts and the maintenance and creation of financial reports utilized by internal senior management for month-end/year-end closings. Ensures timely analysis and completion of balance sheet account reconciliations and P&L variance analysis as needed on a monthly basis. Assists in the analysis of cash receipts and the preparation of the statement of cash flows on a monthly basis. Assists in the support of accounting subsystems (i.e., SAP, Chrome River, Basware) ensuring proper recording of financial transactions. Ensures proper set up of suppliers in PeopleSoft and/or creation of accounting vouchers in Basware. Timely summarization and reporting of financial information in a clear and representative manner to both internal and external audiences, in compliance with all applicable financial accounting standards and government regulations. Represents the financial interests of the company when dealing with government agencies, auditors and customer/vendors. Creates and maintains ad hoc financial reports and research accounting issues as they arise, ensuring compliance with GAAP. Provides assistance in the annual financial statement audit (interim and final) with external auditors and other staff as necessary. Provides prompt, clear and professional correspondence to inquiries from both internal staff/customers and external customers. Extracts financial and non-financial business data from business systems and analyzes, organizes, and summarizes such data. Liaison with technology teams to support planning, prioritization, and execution of key deliverables for business applications impacting CAS financials including but not limited to accounts receivable, collections, payment application, billing, and revenue impacting general ledger activity. Assists the business in the preparation of CAS forecasts and budgets. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree with a major emphasis in Accounting or Finance preferred. Accounting or Finance background required with at least 3-5 years of progressive experience. Business Analysis background required with at least 1-3 years of progressive experience. CPA or progress towards CPA certification preferred. PeopleSoft, nVision, Jira, Hyperion and SAP experience preferred. Proven financial analysis skills, including completing complex account reconciliations and/or analyses. Detail oriented with a proactive focus on accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency. Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting agreed-upon deadlines. Experience as subject matter expert and/or project implementation experience including experience with agile methodology. An aptitude for exceeding customer expectations demonstrated by excellent interpersonal communication skills and an ability to effectively interact with all levels throughout the organization. Demonstrated ability to write clear financial reports and other business communications. Demonstrated experience with MS Office applications (particularly Excel and Word). CAS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous vacation plan, medical, dental, vision insurance plans, and employee savings and retirement plans. Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future. EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. Qualifications Behaviors Team Player - Works well as a member of a group Functional Expert - Considered a thought leader on a subject Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Motivations Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Education Bachelors of Accounting (required) Experience 3 - 5 years: Accounting or Finance background required with at least 3-5 years of progressive experience. (required) 1 - 3 years: Business Analysis background required with at least 1-3 years of progressive experience. (required) 1 years: PeopleSoft, nVision, Jira, Hyperion and SAP experience preferred. (preferred) 3 years: Proven financial analysis skills, including completing complex account reconciliations and/or analyses. (required) 3 years: Detail oriented with a proactive focus on accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency. (required) 3 years: Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting agreed-upon deadlines. (required) 1 years: Experience as subject matter expert and/or project implementation experience including experience with agile methodology. (required) 3 years: An aptitude for exceeding customer expectations demonstrated by excellent interpersonal communication skills and an ability to effectively interact with all levels throughout the organization. (required) 3 years: Demonstrated ability to write clear financial reports and other business communications. (required) 3 years: Demonstrated experience with MS Office applications (particularly Excel and Word). (required) Licenses & Certifications Cert Public Accountant (preferred) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Created: 2024-11-25