US Controller Specialist Accountant — Hybrid & GAAP Expert

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Compassionate and sick days

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, USA seeks a Job Description Specialist in the US Controllers organization to support accounting activities for the US Animal Health business.

You will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure a well-controlled environment, handle journal entries, reconciliations, and assist with monthly close and audits, building deep finance process knowledge. The role offers hybrid work arrangements, exposure to diverse financial statements, and opportunities to advance

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Accounting.
• Conceptual understanding of accounting principles.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Adaptable to a changing work environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle various accounting functions for the US market with journal entries and related analysis.
• Prepare account reconciliations.
• Apply US GAAP across revenues, deferrals, cash, fixed assets, intercompany and inventory.
• Assist with master data for US entity creation and support close for acquisitions.
• Respond to audit inquiries for internal and external audits.
• Lead special projects and process improvements.

Skills

Accounting

GAAP

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

US GAAP

Intercompany

Financial analysis

Close process

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS/BA in Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Internal systems

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, USA seeks a Job Description Specialist in the US Controllers organization to support accounting activities for the US Animal Health business.

You will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure a well-controlled environment, handle journal entries, reconciliations, and assist with monthly close and audits, building deep finance process knowledge. The role offers hybrid work arrangements, exposure to diverse financial statements, and opportunities to advance