Accountant

CooperVision; Town of Victor (NY); On-site; USD 58,478 - 77,970; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer of contact lenses in Victor, NY, is seeking an Accountant to join their team. This role involves supporting the financial reporting processes and ensuring compliance with US GAAP. Key responsibilities include performing monthly financial close activities, preparing reports and reconciliations, and collaborating across various departments. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, alongside 2-4 years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in an accounting or finance role.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly financial close activities.
• Prepare routine and ad-hoc reports for leadership.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal policies.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Highly organized

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Job Description

At CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies, we’re driven by a unifying purpose to help people to experience life’s beautiful moments. We are connected through our shared values - dedicated, innovative, friendly, partners, and do the right thing. As a leading global manufacturer of contact lenses, we are committed to helping improve the way people see each day. Through our diverse lens portfolio, we tackle the toughest vision challenges – including astigmatism, presbyopia, and childhood myopia. We offer the most complete collection of spherical, toric, and multifocal products available, enabling us to fit 99% of all contact wearers. Learn more at www.coopervision.com .

Scope

The Accountant ensures the accuracy and completeness of CooperVision’s financial statements and routine deliverables by working collaboratively with team members, management, and internal stakeholders.

Job Summary

This role supports the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting of CooperVision and its subsidiaries. Responsibilities include preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, uploading data for consolidated reporting, investigating variances, executing internal controls, and performing other assigned tasks. The position requires cross-functional collaboration and interaction with external professionals. Successful candidates will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and team-focused.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly financial close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany transactions, variance analysis, and data uploads for consolidated reporting.
• Apply independent judgment to assess the reasonableness of account balances and ensure transactions are properly supported. Recommend or initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare routine and ad-hoc reports for leadership, sales, and other departments.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting across the organization.
• Maintain compliance with US GAAP and internal policies and procedures.
• Support broader initiatives through ad-hoc reporting and presentations as directed.
• Compile, review, verify, and analyze large volumes of financial data, demonstrating awareness of relevant financial statement assertions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and with external professionals to support business processes and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• 2-4 years in an accounting or finance role
• Experience with ERP systems; Oracle experience preferred, (eBS and HFM) is a plus
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a collaborative environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels
• Experience with monthly close and financial reporting processes
• Demonstrated understanding of internal controls, analytical thinking, and problem-solving
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Solid understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Typical office setting
• Onsite 5‑days a week in office
• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use
• May occasionally require work during holidays, evenings, or weekends to meet deadlines

Compensation Disclosure

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $58,478 and $77,970 per year and may include cost of living adjustments. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.

EEO Statement

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance
• Child care support
• Paid maternity leave

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