Senior Accountant

Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters!

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing financial activities related to operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting accounting processes. The Accountant will work closely with management to monitor costs, and overall financial performance, contributing to operational efficiency and profitability.​

This role follows a hybrid model, combining in-office and remote work. We offer flexibility in scheduling to accommodate individual needs while maintaining team collaboration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow reports.
• Variance Analysis: Perform variance analysis between current and previous month/quarter/year actuals and financial performance, providing explanations for fluctuations.
• Assist month end close process by reviewing accounts, performing variance analysis, preparing assigned journal entries, and preparing various analytical reports as assigned.
• Perform regular account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve issues related to balance sheet accounts.
• Internal Controls: Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard plant assets and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Audit Support: Coordinate with internal and external auditors to provide necessary documentation and information for audits.
• Cost Optimization: Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend process improvements to enhance financial performance and reduce waste.
• Collaboration: Work closely with management, operations, and procurement teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, company policies, and government regulations.

Experience/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Accounting, Finance or related from four-year college or university
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience

WHO IS NEOGEN:

From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our food safety diagnostics are used within farming operations to the production facilities of most of the world’s best-known food companies. Neogen’s solutions are critical to the health and well-being of our customers’ operations – and in turn their consumers. What we do matters!

Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep believe in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust – the principles which guide our everyday decision—making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s the belief in these characteristics that provide a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.