Senior Accountant

MKS Inc.; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Vacation days

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Inc. in Andover, MA is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Corporate Accounting team. You will own intercompany accounting, reconcile balances, and support monthly closes to ensure accuracy and compliance with US GAAP.

This role partners with global locations and reports to the Accounting Manager, contributing to audits and quarterly reporting. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of multinational accounting experience, a bachelor's in accounting or related field, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 8+ years accounting experience in a multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger, intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Record and manage Intercompany transactions for US Shared services and Corporate Accounting.
• Monitor intercompany AR/AP balances and netting differences between entities.
• Reconcile intercompany activity across Oracle, SAP, Coupa and related systems.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations including Intercompany Reconciliations.
• Record duty draw back accruals and refunds.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Coupa

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS

As Senior Accountant at MKS Inc, you will be a key contributor to the Corporate Accounting team providing accounting expertise and ensuring compliance with MKS accounting standards and policies. The role will be involved in all aspects of general ledger and rules-based accounting. The Senior Accountant will partner with multiple locations across MKS to ensure accurate and timely close.

This position reports to the Accounting Manager and will be located at MKS corporate offices in Andover, MA.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Recording and managing Intercompany transactions in the US Shared services and Corporate Accounting team for QCSA (Qualified Cost Sharing Agreements) allocations, other cross Charges.
• Monitoring, confirming, and resolving intercompany AR/AP balances, any open items and netting settlement differences between MKS Inc, VSD Malaysia, VSD Hong Kong, and all MSD entities.
• Reconciling intercompany related activity across Oracle, Coupa and related systems.
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations including Intercompany Reconciliations between MKS Inc and other entities.
• Monitoring and recording duty draw back accruals and refunds.
• Performing Sox Controls completion for the US legal entity and support both internal and external audits as well as preparing year end audit confirmation letters.
• Completing various quarterly reporting packages & balance sheet flux analysis
• Preparing and assisting with applicable government reports.
• Supporting special projects and other accounting responsibilities as needed.
• Serving as a key member of the Corporate Accounting team working to improve and streamline VSD and Corporate monthly close and reporting cycle.
• Partnering closely with the Business, Treasury, Tax, and FP&A functions to ensure the quality, accuracy and consistency of the financial data reported in the general ledger for assigned entities.

Skills you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger, intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Strong analytical, communication, and Excel skills.
• Oracle, SAP, and Coupa experience preferred.
• Current knowledge of US GAAP accounting and auditing standards, regulatory requirements, and company accounting policies and practices.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary Pay Range: $80,000 - $105,000 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs, and other considerations permitted by law.
• Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].
• Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].