GL Accountant

Bausch & Lomb GmbH; Town of Poland (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bausch & Lomb GmbH is seeking a GL Accountant to join our Shared Service Center, primarily supporting the GL North Europe region (UK, Nordics, Poland). You will ensure accurate ledger data, timely reporting, and compliance with GAAP while contributing to the overall financial position.

You will oversee daily ledger entries, close processes, reconciliations, and cross-functional collaboration with AP, AR, Tax and Treasury.

Qualifications

• MA in accounting or finance or equivalent field.
• 3-5+ years of relevant experience.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Experience with general ledger and 'Record to Report' processes.
• Familiarity with GAAP and internal control frameworks.
• Proficient Excel and MS Office skills.
• Experience with SAP or PeopleSoft is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily input of general ledger data ensuring accuracy and substantiation.
• Prepare and post general ledger journal entries aligned with standards.
• Conduct month-end, quarterly, and annual close including accruals.
• Perform reconciliations of all GL accounts during month-end.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts for reporting.
• Support Record to Report processes and management reporting.
• Collaborate with AP, AR, Tax, Treasury to integrate data.
• Assist audits with necessary GL data and analyses.
• Develop and implement GL procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses and process improvement projects.

Skills

Fluency in English

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Education

MA in accounting, finance or relevant field

Tools

Excel

PeopleSoft

SAP

Job description

GL Accountant

The Accountant will be responsible for the integrity and accuracy of the financial data within our Shared Service Center, primarily supporting the GL North Europe (UK, Nordics, Poland) region. Helping oversee a wide array of tasks associated with the general ledger and 'Record to Report' functions. They will ensure the accurate and timely reporting of financial transactions, making significant contributions to the overall financial standing of the organization.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily input of financial data into the general ledger system, ensuring all entries are correct, complete and substantiated with appropriate details.
• Adhere to a tight control environment which abides by the company's previously defined internal control framework
• Prepare and post necessary general ledger journal entries, carefully verifying that all financial transactions recorded align with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual account close procedures, making necessary accruals and adjustments to capture all financial activities within the correct accounting periods.
• Carry out rigorous reconciliations of all general ledger accounts as part of the month-end process, identifying and rectifying any discrepancies to ensure an accurate reflection of the company's financial position.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts, deriving reports that give clear, concise, and understandable account analysis to support monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Facilitate the 'Record to Report' process, providing detailed financial data and valuable input to the management reporting.
• Collaborate with different departments such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, Treasury, and others, to integrate their financial data into the general ledger and streamline the financial recording process for added efficiency.
• Assist in preparing for internal and external audits, providing all necessary general ledger data, account analyses, and financial reports.
• Develop and implement comprehensive and up-to-date general ledger procedures that improve accuracy, efficiency and that comply with company policies and GAAP.
• Develop ad-hoc reports and conduct special projects, such as financial data analysis, process improvements, policy reviews, etc., in an effort to improve the overall function of the general ledger department.

Qualifications

• MA in accounting, finance or relevant field
• 3 - 5+ years of relevant experience
• Fluency in English required
• People Soft as nice to have
• SAP as nice to have
• Highly detail-oriented and able to work under tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with an excellent Excel working knowledge