US Controllers Specialist Accountant – GAAP & Close

Merck

Rahway (NJ)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Specialist in the US Controllers team to help ensure the financial integrity of the US legal entities and support the results reported in the company’s consolidated financial statements.

You will work cross-functionally with US Animal Health, Manufacturing and Support Functions to understand business drivers, manage the monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations and ad‑hoc analyses, and develop analytical skills through reviewing multi-entity financial

Qualifications

Education minimum requirement

Responsibilities

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