Accountant, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting

At Azenta new ideas new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus Achievement Accountability Teamwork Employee Value and Integrity

Job Description

At Azenta new ideas new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer-focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

Azenta Life Sciences is aglobal leader in the life sciences space with headquarters in Burlington MA and offices and operations worldwide. We area market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development clinical and advanced cell therapies for the industrys top pharmaceutical biotech academic and healthcare institutions globally. We provide unparalleled capabilities with our lab analysis sample management and storage services informatics software and consumables with the largest installed base managing over 1 billion samples globally.

How Youll Add Value

Reporting directly to the Manager Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting the Accountant Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting will support Azentas technical accounting and SEC reporting functions. This position will regularly interact with executive management global finance teams operational finance teams cross-functional teams outside of finance such as IT HR Legal internal audit external auditors and various third-party consultants.

What Youll Do

• Assist with the preparation of the Companys external reporting filings including annual report 10K 10Q earnings releases and XBRL tagging.
• Draft financial statements footnote disclosures MD&A and technical accounting memos.
• Participate in preparation of the disclosure checklist.
• Compile accurate and complete supporting documentation for external auditors.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of the Companys SEC reporting software.
• Perform review and analysis of consolidated financial results and prepare supporting schedules for footnote and SEC reporting disclosures.
• Participate in SOX 404 efforts including execution and documentation of controls.
• Analyze and research new and proposed accounting reporting and disclosure standards issued by the SEC or FASB and prepare memorandums.
• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules for quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Maintain updated accounting policies to ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and SEC guidelines.
• Support the acquisition process including preparing schedules and tie out of schedules and valuations to support the Companys acquisition related accounting positions.
• Participate in the Companys annual goodwill impairment testing process and prepare supporting schedules as required.
• Participate in the calculation of the Companys stock-based compensation expense including preparation of supporting schedules and calculations as required.
• Participate in projects and perform ad-hoc tasks as requested.

What you will Bring

• BS Accounting/Finance MSA or MBA a plus
• 2 years working within public accounting Big Four experience preferred
• Knowledge of US GAAP internal controls and SEC reporting standards
• Detail oriented with strong analytical problem solving and organization skills.
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently manage and prioritize multiple projects and timelines.

Working Conditions/ Schedule

• Typical office environment with hybrid work options
• May be asked and must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally as needed.

EOE M/F/Disabled/VET

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Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race color age religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.