US Controllers - Specialist Accountant

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

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, is seeking a Specialist for the US Controllers organization to help ensure the financial integrity of US legal entities and support the consolidated statements.

The role collaborates across US Animal Health, Manufacturing and Support Functions, participates in monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and ad-hoc analysis, and offers growth opportunities in finance. A BS/BA in Accounting is required; strong US GAAP knowledge, communication, independence,

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting required.
• Understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Flexible work style in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle journal entries and related analysis for the US market.
• Prepare account reconciliations.
• Apply US GAAP across transactions including revenue, deferrals, inventory.
• Assist with master data for US entity creation and close for acquisitions until full integration.
• Respond to audit inquiries from internal and external audits.
• Lead or participate in special projects and process improvements.

Skills

Accounting principles

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

GAAP knowledge

Education

BS/BA in Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Internal systems

Job description

Job Description

Specialist - US Controllers

Description

As part of the US Controller’s Organization, this role helps ensure the financial integrity of the legal entities in our company’s US market and supports the results reported in the consolidated financial statement for the Company.

This position will collaborate cross functionally to ensure activities operate in a well-controlled financial environment with focus on supporting accounting activities for the US Animal Health business. The successful candidate will collaborate with partners in US Animal Health to understand the Sales and Marketing business, Manufacturing and Support Functions and business drivers. In addition, this role will partner with the Business Support Center in monthly close processes overseeing journal entry activity, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and ad-hoc account analysis. This position will provide the opportunity to advance analytical skills by analyzing financial statements of multiple legal entities. Through these activities the candidate will gain key knowledge that will greatly assist with future finance roles.

More Specific Responsibilities include

• Handle various accounting functions for the US market with preparation of journal entries and related analysis in support of the business.
• Prepare account reconciliations
• Apply knowledge of US GAAP accounting principles across a broad range of transactions and business situations, e.g. revenue and deferrals, cash transactions, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, accruals, and inventory
• Assist with the development and coordination of master data requirements for US entity creation (i.e. general ledger accounts, cost centers) and support financial close process for new acquisitions until full integration on our company’s system platforms.
• Respond to audit inquiries and testing for both internal and external audit groups.
• Develop relevant business knowledge of US operations
• Lead and/or participate on special projects or teams as required, including select business development opportunities undertaken by the Company and initiation of process improvements

Qualifications:

Education Minimum Requirement:

• BS/BA degree in Accounting required.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Possesses conceptual understanding of accounting principles.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and within a team environment.
• Flexible work style in a changing work environment.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Knowledge of MS Office applications and our company’s Internal systems
• Aptitude for financial account reconciliation processes
• Possess ability to read, comprehend and analyze external financial statements
• Ability to work with other company functions and outside third parties
• Proactively identify opportunities for streamlining and improving processes.
• Problem resolution skills and an understanding of when, how, and where to elevate problems and questions
• Effective multi-tasking and time management skills

Required Skills:

Accounting, Accounting, Accounting Management, Business Development, Business Opportunity Identification, Business Process Improvements, Competency Management, Corporate Experience, Credit Management, Cross-Functional Project Management, Data Management, Detail-Oriented, Finance, Financial Accounting Controls, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Statement Review, General Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Influencing Skills, Interpersonal Relationships, Invoice Processing, Market Opportunity Analysis, Order to Cash (OTC) {+ 8 more}

San Francisco Residents Only:

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only:

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

10/8/2026

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Statement

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The salary range for this role is

$71,900.00 - $113,200.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.