Staff Accountant, Global Finance & Reporting

Bachem Holding AG; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

The Staff Accountant role at Bachem Americas is part of the Global Function within Finance. You will process, analyze, reconcile and report transactions, contributing to monthly closes and year‑end activities with external auditors.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in accounting, at least two years of accounting/finance experience, strong Excel, and knowledge of GAAP/IFRS. SAP experience and public accounting exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in accounting/finance.
• Must possess excellent technological and analytical skills.
• Must possess solid knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge incl. Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to organize, multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate proactively and solve issues.
• Detail oriented and able to troubleshoot problems.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of IFRS (preferred).
• SAP experience (preferred).
• Previous public accounting experience (preferred).
• Manufacturing or life science experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• The accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of the business results.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, e.g., bank, prepaid, inventory, fixed asset, payables.
• Resolve discrepancies and prepare journal entries.
• Perform financial modeling and analysis.
• Active participation in the monthly close.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and managerial reports.
• Participate in year-end close with external auditors.
• Prepare compliance and regulatory work papers (income tax, sales tax).

Skills

Accounting principles

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

IFRS knowledge

SAP experience

Public accounting experience

Manufacturing/Life science experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Staff Accountant role at Bachem Americas is part of the Global Function within Finance. You will process, analyze, reconcile and report transactions, contributing to monthly closes and year‑end activities with external auditors.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in accounting, at least two years of accounting/finance experience, strong Excel, and knowledge of GAAP/IFRS. SAP experience and public accounting exposure are preferred.