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Meridian Bioscience Corporation Senior Accountant in Cincinnati, Ohio
Senior Accountant Job Locations US-OH-Cincinnati Company Meridian Bioscience, Corp Department Finance
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1 About Meridian Meridian Bioscience is a fully integrated life science company that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic products. We are dedicated to developing and delivering better solutions that give answers with speed, accuracy and simplicity that are redefining the possibilities of life from discovery to diagnosis. We are looking for talented and passionate individuals that help drive our vision. Our innovative culture will allow interested candidates to discover and create, through collaboration, cutting edge solutions to tough problems. Job Summary Manage monthly general ledger closing processes, including financial reporting, intercompany account balancing, budget analysis, and follow-up for the US Diagnostics & Shared Services businesses. Prepare account reconciliations for various areas within the business. Serve as lead administrator for accounting systems, processes and controls for the Meridian Bioscience Inc. finance group. Lead budget preparation process for several business units. Assist Finance Manager with other duties as assigned. Key Duties Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities: General Accounting Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for various business areas. Review account reconciliations prepared by other accounting staff members, as assigned. Monthly/Quarterly/Fiscal Year End reporting activities, as assigned. Serve as administrator for accounting systems Review and reconcile intercompany account balances across global entities Coordinate with external auditors to provide information, walk throughs, etc, as needed Ability to walk up and down several flights of stairs in a multi-location facility throughout the course of the workday Must be able to analyze and concentrate and solve complex issues throughout the course of the workday. Ability to work on a PC including repetitive use of a keyboard and mouse for long periods throughout the course of the workday. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. 3+ years experience as a staff accountant or senior accountant required. Minimal overnight travel maybe be required Prior experience with ERP systems highly preferred Prior experience with accounting system management highly preferred Advanced excel skills (Lookups, Pivot Tables, etc) required. Working knowledge of accounting for mergers & acquisitions preferred Ability to work in in complex financial structures, such as multiple legal entities, required. Ability to interact with various levels of management, including senior management, highly preferred. Willingness to be actively engaged in the overall business and grow with the company * (USA Only)* We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.