Sr Financial Accountant - General Ledger

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As a Senior GL Accountant, you will be responsible for general accounting functions involving Fixed Assets, Leases, and Accruals. This position will participate in the closure of the monthly books, prepare monthly journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and assist with other ad hoc assignments. The Senior Accountant is expected to possess strong accounting skills and utilize their previous experience to implement improvements to our accounting process and procedures both within the accounting group and the operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries in accordance with US GAAP standards.
• Meet reporting deadlines and support month, quarter, and year-end close processes.
• Analyze and perform account reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Partner with FP&A and Commercial Finance to ensure all material SG&A accruals are identified and recorded accurately.
• Manage and maintain the CER (Capital Expenditure Request) form and process.
• Support the annual CIT and audits for various entities.
• Be responsible for the entry and maintenance of leases into LeaseQuery, the 3rd party application used for recording lease journal entries.
• Identify and suggest process improvements to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of month-end close processes.
• Collaborate with Audit & Risk Management to identify business risks and develop and implement preventive strategies for functional areas.
• Conduct business in a manner compliant with Bioventus’ Code of Compliance and Ethics, policies and procedures, and internal controls applicable to the role.
• Handle VAT submissions as well as Intrastat in cooperation with BDO.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a senior role.
• Proficient in using accounting software and ERP systems; SAP is a plus.
• Experience with consigned inventory, fixed assets, and US GAAP lease accounting is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide insights to management.
• Advanced Excel experience and excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across different teams and levels of the organization.
• High level of integrity, ethics, and confidentiality when handling confidential information.

Place in Organization

Reports to: Accounting Manager/Leader