Financial Accounting Analyst

Analytik Jena US, a company of the Endress+Hauser Group, is seeking a methodical and detail-oriented individual to join a well-developed team as a Financial Accounting Analyst. The successful candidate will be responsible for various accounting functions, financial reporting, year-end audits, and provide insightful analysis to support strategic decision-making. The position reports to the division Controller and will be based out of our Tewksbury, MA office.

Role + Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support monthly closing procedures, encompassing tasks such as revenue recognition, valuation of demo inventories, prepaid expenses, accruals, depreciation, and reconciliation of Intercompany AR/AP alongside other Balance Sheet accounts.
• Generate monthly financial statements, conduct detailed expenses and variance analyses against budget, scrutinize balance sheet accounts for trends, and furnish recommendations for enhancement.
• Compile weekly bookings sales and backlog reports, delivering insightful analysis for the management team's decision-making processes.
• Produce ad hoc reports and presentations tailored to management and inter-departmental requirements.
• Create quarterly sales commission reports, ensuring precise calculation of payouts aligned with compensation plans.
• Aid in daily accounting operations covering banking, accounts payable, employee expense processing, accounts receivable, and other general accounting functions, maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial data while ensuring compliance.
• Assist in compiling year-end reporting packages, audit schedules, and providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Collaborate on the preparation of schedules for Federal and State Income tax returns and sales tax filings across various states.

Qualification + Profile

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, or equivalent experience and/or education.
• 2+ years of proven success and knowledge in Accountant or Financial Analyst position, demonstration of strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS), and financial analysis techniques.
• Ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize, and work both independently and as part of a team. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Mental and emotional capacity to exercise good judgment, reasoning and common sense, possess critical thinking and problem skills and have strong attention to details and circumstances; assertive, confident, superb listening skills.
• Proficient in Outlook, PPT, Word, internet, and ERP systems; advanced Excel is preferred, and experience with INFOR is preferred.
• Willing and able to work extended hours during peak accounting periods, including month end and year end closing, and budget periods.

Company Info

At Analytik Jena, we develop, manufacture, and distribute high-precision instruments and solutions for chemical analysis and life science applications. These are employed in both research and industry, whether to secure food quality or to recognize hazards to health and the environment. As part of the Swiss Endress+Hauser Group, we can connect the traditions of our home base in Germany with the possibilities of a globally active company. Our work together is open, friendly, and creative. Pursuing our core values of Commitment, Excellence, Sustainability, and Friendliness, we will place our trust in you from day one to work with us towards achieving our goals.

Endress+Hauser provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.