Staff Accountant, Finance
Weston, WI - USA
Job Summary
About Apotex Inc.
Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide with a broad portfolio of generic biosimilar innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto with regional offices globally including in the United States Mexico and India we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.
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Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support the daily financial operations of the company. This role is essential to maintaining accurate financial records supporting month-end close driving process improvements and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate is hands-on analytical and capable of managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Respond promptly to customer AR inquiries and resolve billing discrepancies
- Send monthly AR aging statements and follow up on past-due invoices
- Apply cash receipts and reconcile AR subledger to the GL
- Maintain documentation for adjustments credit memos and customer accounts
- General Accounting & Month-End Close
- Post daily bank transactions and prepare routine journal entries
- Assist with month-end close activities including accruals amortizations and reconciliations
- Prepare reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts
- Maintain detailed fixed asset prepaid and accrual schedules
- Prepare and submit sales and use tax returns
- Support financial reporting through variance analysis and organized workpapers
- Ensure compliance with GAAP internal controls and company accounting policies
- Banking & Cash Management
- Reconcile daily banking activity
- Monitor cash flow impacts from upcoming AR and AP activity
- Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes.
- Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Integrity Courage Teamwork and Innovation.
- Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program Global Quality policies and procedures Safety and Environment policies and HR policies.
- All other relevant duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Education
- Bachelors degree in Accounting
- Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong accounting background with solid understanding of U.S. GAAP
- Strong critical thinking skills and discipline to deliver complete and accurate results
- Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to interact and build relationships across all levels of the organization
- Highly organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Solid technical aptitude with intermediate or advanced proficiency MS Excel skills
- Experience
- 2 years of accounting experience required (public and/or private industry) which includes direct experience on general accounting including: reconciliations monthly closing deadlines and account receivables
- SAP or similar ERP systems required
- Public accounting experience a plus
At Apotex we are committed to fostering a welcoming and accessible work environment where all everyone feels valued respected and supported to succeed.
We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing please advise us if you require an accommodation.
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About Company
Apotex is the largest Canadian-owned pharmaceutical company providing patients around the globe with quality, affordable medicines. We are an innovative global research and technology leader in generic pharmaceuticals that serves customers and partners in the U.S. market, as well as 1 ... View more