Joining the PHC Group means becoming a vital player in one of the world's foremost producers and suppliers of top-tier laboratory equipment. Operating in the dynamic biomedical and diagnostics sectors, we cater to a diverse and expanding range of life science facilities. Our products are essential tools for researchers and professionals in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and healthcare, making a meaningful impact on advancements in these fields. Your role with us will be an integral part of this impactful journey.

Job Title: Staff Accountant

About the opportunity: Join PHCNA as a Staff Accountant and help support vital accounting functions to ensure consistent compliance with IFRS while maintaining accurate financial statements and ensuring strong internal controls over financial reporting.

Location : This is a hybrid role based in Wood Dale, Illinois. On-site presence required on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

What you will be doing:

Financial Data Management

Prepare journal entries, including prepaid expenses, accruals, and adjusting entries

Verify the validity of monthly allocations

Review and approve coding of operating expenses

Reconcile sub-ledger accounts to general ledger balances

Maintain accurate account reconciliations and supporting documentation, including sub-ledgers, journals, and other financial records

Process overseas wire requests through internal banking systems

Process ACH and check batches using internal banking systems and the Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP system

Support ad-hoc requests from senior management and other departments

Controls and Compliance

Follow Parent Company PHC Corporation policies, internal controls, JSox, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements

Support the protection of company assets through adherence to established processes and controls

Conduct initial internal control evaluations

Investigate, resolve, or report inconsistencies or improprieties to the Accounting Manager

Review and interpret accounting policies and procedures

Assist with audits related to financial statements and internal controls with external independent auditors

Prepare indirect tax reporting and support remittance to state taxing authorities

Financial Analysis

Identify and research account discrepancies

Prepare and post reclassification journal entries as needed

Review assigned general ledger accounts and prepare correcting journal entries as needed

Review marketing, advertising, and promotional expenses to ensure alignment with business plans

Perform accounting analysis, including balance sheet accounts, expense and salary accruals, departmental expenses, prepaid expenses, insurance, and travel advances

Assist with monthly financial analysis, including balance sheet, income statement, and changes in financial position or budget variance analysis

Budgeting and Reporting

Prepare financial reports and related statements, charts, tables, and other supporting exhibits

Assist with budget and forecast preparation

What you need for success:

A bachelor's degree in Accounting from a university accredited by the United States Department of Education is required

1-2 years of full-time experience in an accounting function required

Internship experience in a corporate accounting environment preferred

Experience performing accounting department functions

Experience applying IFRS accounting principles and supporting financial statement preparation

Experience supporting SOX compliance and internal control processes

Experience analyzing financial data and resolving accounting-related issues

Experience using Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, IF, and other formulas

Experience using Word Processing, PowerPoint, PDF, and email software

Experience using Microsoft Dynamics AX or similar ERP systems preferred

Experience communicating accounting policies and financial information to internal stakeholders

Ability to meet deadlines, including during month-end close

Ability to work independently and collaborate with others on accounting tasks

Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer

The hiring range for this position is $55,000 - $58,000 ($26.44 - $27.88 per hour), plus individuals may be eligible for a 10% annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws. PHCNA offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), holiday pay, vacation, and more.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: PHC does not accept unsolicited third-party resumes.

Building an Inclusive Culture: We are a company that brings varying backgrounds, ideas, and points of view to inventing on behalf of all customers. Our diverse perspectives are enriched by many dimensions, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, culture, language, and education, as well as professional and life experience. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and leveraging our unique perspectives to scale our impact and growth.

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