Accountant at Integer Holdings Corporation
Clarence, NY 14031
About the Job
Job Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of accounting tasks as an entry-level accountant. The tasks are designed to expand practical experience and develop professional judgment in the application of basic accounting techniques to different types of revenue and revenue related transactions.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
- Adheres to Integer’s Values and all safety, environmental, security and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety, Environmental and Security Management Systems, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.
- Performs procedures in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. Maintains all accounting data required to provide a complete audit and history file for key general ledger accounts.
- Calculates royalties earned and royalties payable on a periodic basis in accordance with royalty agreements and records corresponding journal entries in the general ledger. Initiates royalty payments in collaboration with AP, AR, Sales, Legal and other teams, as appropriate.
- Calculates customer rebates and other price concessions on a periodic basis in accordance with customer contracts and records corresponding journal entries in the general ledger. Initiates payments of rebates and other price concessions to customers in collaboration with AP, AR, Sales, Commercial Finance and other teams, as appropriate.
- Coordinates and participates in periodic meetings with Sales and Commercial Finance to communicate current actual and forecasted rebate and other price concession estimates and obtain updates on any existing, new and/or future contracts that could result in changes to existing or new accruals.
- Performs revenue cut-off procedures to ensure that revenue is recorded in the appropriate period and records corresponding journal entries in the general ledger, as necessary.
- Assists in accounting for unique revenue transactions by recording journal entries, monitoring activity and following up with the appropriate Business and Finance teams, as needed.
- Compiles and consolidates accounting data required for the monthly closing through communication with other groups to ensure that all data is available at the time specified by the closing schedule.
- Responsible for timely and accurate preparation of various accounting reports, schedules and analyses for management.
- Prepares general ledger reconciliations for revenue and revenue related accounts on a periodic basis to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial information.
- Performs monthly variance analysis on significant fluctuations in general ledger account balances.
- Provides requested documentation in support of internal and external audits throughout the year to meet compliance deadlines.
- Researches and analyzes general ledgers accounts and supporting reports or other documentation to provide answers to accounting related inquiries made by others.
- Participates in implementation of new technology or process improvement initiatives.
- Performs other duties as required.
Education & Experience:
- Minimum Education
- B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA or currently pursuing a CPA a plus.
- Minimum Experience:
- Up to 3 years of experience in an accounting role; public accounting experience strongly preferred.
- Experience in large ERP manufacturing environment preferred.
- Experience in a multi-national organization preferred.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Detail oriented with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong computer skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with people at different organizational levels and functions.
- Ability to work independently, communicate roadblocks and develop initial conclusions.
- Specialized Knowledge:
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Experience with Oracle R12 ERP system a plus
- Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) a plus
- Experience with Microsoft Applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams
- Experience in a Sarbanes Oxley 404 environment a plus