Senior Accountant

To assist the compliance manager and general accounting group in ensuring all key documentation generated
within the accounting group is accounted for, properly reviewed, safely retained, and is in compliance with SOX
standards

Complete ownership of the assigned accounting process for VWR entities.

Calculate and record monthly journals for rebates and reserves in accordance with established policy.

Is an active member of the monthly close process. This includes journal entry preparation, account reconciliation, expense trending analyses and memos along with auditable, adequate support for necessary approvals.

Assists Financial Reporting with month end close processes, data requirements, reconciliations and flux analyses.

Assists with external and internal audit process.

Review/Perform ad-hoc analyses and requests, including special projects (financial and economic in nature).

Ensure an effective SOX control environment without any deficiencies in internal audits.

Keep process documentation up to date.

Continuously analyzes ongoing processes within areas of responsibility to identify and implement process improvements to make the close process more efficient, data more easily accessible by the business, and enhance the data integrity of the financial position of the company and its related business units.

Proactive approach to lead the process in an efficient manner with effective problem solving and decision making.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.