Sr. Accountant

Eurofins Consumer Product Testing

Norwood (OH)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA Consumer Product Testing is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee AP, AR, and billing operations. You will manage invoices in Coupa, maintain accurate customer balances, and support cash applications while guiding two staff accountants.

You will collaborate with internal teams, ensure timely processing, and help drive overall efficiency in the accounting function. A strong background in general accounting and attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, including AP, AR, billing and general accounting.
Experience with Coupa or similar procurement/AP systems preferred.
Strong MS Excel skills and ability to analyze accounting data.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Ability to work effectively with customers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

Manage and review AP invoices through Coupa to ensure timely processing.
Create purchase requisitions and obtain PO numbers prior to invoice processing.
Review invoices for supporting documentation, coding, and PO information.
Process customer billing and ensure accurate pricing and accounting codes.
Apply daily customer payments to AR and investigate unapplied cash.
Assist in resolving payment and billing discrepancies with customers.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Billing accuracy

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Coupa

ERP software

Job description

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in‑vitro diagnostic products. In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting and overseeing key accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, customer billing, cash application, vendor and customer setup, and related accounting activities. This position works closely with internal accounting teams, business operations, customers, and other Eurofins entities to ensure transactions are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with company policies. The Senior Accountant also provides day‑to‑day supervision and guidance to two Staff Accountants supporting AR billing and collections and plays an important role in maintaining accurate customer balances, resolving payment issues, and improving the overall efficiency of accounting processes.

Sr. Accountant Duties Include but are not Limited to the Following:

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management

Manage and review AP invoices through the Coupa Accounts Payable system, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and timely.
Create purchase requisitions and obtain appropriate Purchase Order (PO) numbers prior to invoice processing.
Review invoices for proper supporting documentation, approvals, GL account coding, department/cost center coding, and PO information.
Work closely with the NSC Accounts Payable team to ensure invoices are submitted, approved, and processed within required payment timelines.
Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, coding issues, PO mismatches, and other AP-related exceptions.
Coordinate the creation and maintenance of new vendors in Coupa, ensuring required vendor information and documentation are complete.

Customer Billing & Accounts Receivable

Review customer billing requirements and prepare customer invoices as needed.
Perform billing calculations and ensure invoices contain accurate pricing, customer information, accounting codes, and other required billing details.
Review supporting documentation to ensure invoices are complete and accurate before submission to customers.
Create and maintain new customer accounts and coordinate required customer onboarding documentation.
Provide customers with company W-9 forms and approved banking/remittance information when required for customer vendor setup and payment processing.
Work closely with the AR Billing Specialist to resolve billing issues and ensure invoices are issued accurately and timely.

Cash Application & AR Management

Apply daily customer payments to open accounts receivable invoices and ensure payments are posted accurately.
Review AR aging and unapplied cash reports regularly and investigate outstanding or unidentified balances.
Research unapplied and misapplied payments and coordinate corrections to ensure customer accounts are properly stated.
Work proactively to reduce aged receivable balances and unapplied cash.
Assist the AR Collection Specialist with customer invoice questions, collection activities, payment research, and account reconciliation.
Investigate payments that may have been sent to another Eurofins laboratory or bank account and coordinate intercompany transfers or other corrective actions to ensure funds are applied to the appropriate customer account.
Assist in resolving customer disputes and discrepancies that may delay collection of outstanding balances.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Basic Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, billing, and general accounting.
Experience with Coupa or similar procurement/AP systems preferred.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills and ability to analyze accounting data and reconcile.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in researching billing, payment, and account discrepancies.
Ability to work effectively with customers, internal departments, centralized accounting teams, and other Eurofins entities.
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Additional Information

Position is full‑time working Monday - Friday 09:00am - 5:00 pm, and additional hours as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance to Norwood, MA.

Excellent Full-time Benefits Including