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PHC North America Staff Accountant in Wood Dale, Illinois
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.
PHCNA is a subsidiary of the PHC Holdings Corporation with the mission to become a leading, trusted brand for sustainable healthcare and biomedical product solutions. Headquartered in Wood Dale, IL, our goal is to support the work of our customers and to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. Our product lines include CO2 and multigas incubators, ultra-low temperature freezers, cryogenic and biomedical freezers, and high-performance refrigerators.
Job Title: Staff Accountant
About the Opportunity: As a Staff Accountant, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining our financial integrity, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Join our great team where your expertise will shape our financial landscape and drive our business forward.
Location: This role is located in Wood Dale, IL and will work on a hybrid scheduling, going into the office on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
What you will be doing:
Prepare journal entries for prepaid expense, adjust entries, and expense accruals.
Maintain accurate account and data reconciliation including supporting sub-ledgers, journals, and other financial documentation within a cost-efficient operation.
Ensures full compliance with Parent Company PHC Corporation policies, internal controls, JSox and Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Investigate, resolve, or report to the accounting manager any inconsistencies or improprieties.
Assist with the completion of audits related to financial statements and internal controls with external independent auditors.
Review marketing advertising and promotions expense to ensure spending control is in line with business plan.
Perform accounting analysis, such as, but not limited to: Balance sheet accounts, expense and salary accruals, department expense analysis, prepaid and insurance, travel advances, etc.
Assist in performing monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analysis.
Prepare financial reports and related statements, charts, tables and other exhibits.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
What you need for success:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.
1-2 years full time work experience in an accounting function.
Internship experience in a corporate accounting environment is a plus.
Possess a thorough working knowledge of accounting department functions.
Strong foundation of IFRS accounting principles and financial statement preparation.
General understanding of SOX and internal control.
Advanced spreadsheet knowledge critical– Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, IF and other advanced formulas efficiently working with large volumes of data.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX, or similar ERP system is a plus.
PHC North America offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity and are driven by innovation and the desire to improve the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply now.
TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: PHC does not accept unsolicited third-party resumes.
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