Staff Accountant

Kyowa Kirin is a fast growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four areas of unmet need: oncology, nephrology, immunology and CNS/movement disorders. The North America organization includes ttwo offices (in New Jersey and California) that focus on drug discovery, product development, and commercialization. Together, we work as a close-knit team to understand clinical needs and advance innovations that can have a profound impact on patient lives.

This role will be a key member of our growing Accounting Team. They will be responsible for helping ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the Company’s financial records for management, tax, and audit purposes.

This role reports to Associate Director, Accounting

Key Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: 

• Full responsibility for preparation of general ledger entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses for month-end closing.
• Assist in preparation and consolidation of quarterly financial packages to parent company
• Help implement best practice accounting procedures
• Design and provide detailed analyses with ability to concisely explain relevant information
• Document, maintain, and support proper internal control over financial reporting and disclosure for internal/external auditors
• Collaborating with Financial Planning & Analysis/Accounts Payable and other functions to drive optimal business performance
• Continuously monitor, document and communicate the development of new accounting standards, interpretations, and emerging guidance to the finance organization, including current and future impact on the company
• Research into technical accounting as needed
• Perform other duties or special projects as required

Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.  CPA or parts passed preferred

Experience:

• Public accounting experience not required, but a plus (especially with Big4 or large national/regional CPA firm)
• Working knowledge of GAAP. IFRS and/or JSOX knowledge a plus
• Strong financial background including experience in interrogating numbers and probing for clarity
• Experience in pharmaceutical industry a plus
• Experience in Fixed Asset/Right of Use/Revenue Accounting a plus
• Previous experience of multinational operations and inherently tight reporting deadlines would be beneficial
• Proficient in MS Office
• Working knowledge of Dynamics/MS365 is a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Highly motivated and great attention to detail
• Ability to work under tight timelines and complex/constantly changing environment
• Resourceful and innovative in problem solving
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to develop consensus within a multinational organization

Physical Demands:

• Normal office environment with prolonged sitting and extensive computer work

Working Conditions:

• Requires up to 5% domestic and international travel

KKNA and all of its employees have an obligation to act in accordance with the law and with integrity in all our operations and interactions

It is the policy of Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, creed, color, pregnancy, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or affection preference or citizenship status or any other category protected by law.

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