Accountant I Salary in North Carolina, USA

Company DescriptionEurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.Job DescriptionPrincipal Chemist Group Leader - Sensory- responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Technical lead with overall responsibility for descriptive, expert and difference testing:Oversees experimental design, test programming in Compusense or equivalent sensory software, product procurement and regulatory paperwork, completion of testing, analysis and reportingWork directly with external clients to set project timelines and fulfill requestsAbility to deliver clear insights through analyzing multiple/complex data sets.Work directly with client R&D, global sensory, marketing and quality stakeholders as a sensory subject matter expert:Manage a team of sensory scientists and lab technicians to ensure testing is completed on time and according to the test design:Supervise others in performing client's service requirementsConduct semiannual performance reviews, interview applicants, keep training records up to date for assigned employees, perform succession planning in preparation for growthCoach and develop individual and team to maximize performanceMonitor and approve employees' time worked through time-entry systemRecruit, train and monitor panelist performance for 5+ sensory panels of 100+ panelists to ensure quality of sensory dataEnsure adherence to client's global panel performance standardsWillingness to learn and utilize established client analyses in software such as R software, XLStatPerform work for both routine and non-routine work as specified by separate and applicable technical job description for individualDevelop and implement operational improvementsCoach, train, and develop others within the group with respect to their personal development and effective implementation of operational improvementsCoordinate workflow and perform daily monitoring to meet TATConfront and address problems, concerns, and performance issuesSupport and promote company policies and proceduresPerform and/or assign other duties as requested to ensure smooth operation of departmentPerform all functions in support of and in compliance with all state and federal employment regulationsApplies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriateMeets all quality and productivity metrics and demonstrates strong teamwork and collaborationPerforms other duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor's Degree in Food Science, Sensory Science, Market Research, Statistics or related science (i.e. Chemistry) requiredMaster's or Doctoral Degree in Food Science, Sensory Science, Market Research, Psychology, Statistics or related science preferredAt least 10-15 years related experience in sensory.At least 3-5 years in leadershipOnline Sensory Program CertificateAdditional InformationPosition is full-time, Monday- Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM overtime as needed.Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Winston-Salem, NC are encouraged to apply.Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysAuthorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship#LI-EB1Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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Update your Education and Job History. ** Cover letter required for all positions and optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality positions unless otherwise specified.Job Description SummaryThe Senior Accountant I will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the company's accounting records by analyzing, recording, and reconciling transactions in the general ledger and by leading the monthly and quarterly closing processes. Responsibilities include reviewing all system interfaces,reviewing to ensure the accuracy of journals, co-leading the monthly and quarterly closing process, and performing assigned balance sheet reconciliations. This position will also assist with process improvement initiatives and special projects within the general ledger area.Please note that this position is eligible for a hybrid work environment.Job DescriptionEssential Functions:Co-leads the monthly and quarterly closing process. Responsible for maintaining, communicating, and ensuring deadlines for task lists and schedules related to the monthly and quarterly closing process. Assists with the mid-year and year-end close process.Maintains a comprehensive listing of all uploads. Ensures all uploads are received and posted during the closing process. Troubleshoot issues for internal finance users related to uploads.Review all integrations are appropriately posted during month-end.Review campus journal entries for accuracy before posting to the General Ledger and communicate needed changes to campus users to include training as required.Maintains the recurring journal entry process to include updates, task generation, and new setups.Responsible for review and set up of prepaid invoices.Ensures all financial transactions are correctly recorded and reported, including reviewing trial balance and fund champion assigned sections. Ensures all fund champion and trial balance questions are researched and answered promptly.Responsible for the timely preparation and review of various monthly, quarterly, and annual balance sheet account reconciliations.Serves as a backup for routine Finance Administration Workday maintenance for the general ledger.Serves as a backup for analyzing intercompany activity between Reynolda Campus and the School of Medicine and Reynolda House, including review of journal entries to record transactions between entities, monthly reconciliation of multiple swap balances, and monitoring of A/R aging schedules.Serves as backup for all daily banking functions.Provides customer support by fielding internal and external questions in the shared inbox for General Accounting.Co-leads system testing for Workday upgrades and enhancement functionality for cash and banking. Ensures cash and banking testing is complete. Assists with general ledger testing.Assists in facilitating finance classes or on-demand training needs for the General Accounting and Reporting group.In conjunction with the Senior Manager, General Accounting and Reporting develops processes to streamline and improve the efficiency and accuracy of recording financial activity.Assists with developing, documenting, and communicating financial policies and procedures related to financial accounting and reporting.Performs other related duties as assigned.Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:Bachelor's degree in accounting and a minimum of three years of related work experience.Strong organizational and critical thinking skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office with moderate skills in Excel (vlookup and pivot tables)Ability to work independently and to prioritize workload; ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and is highly adaptable to rapidly changing priorities; excellent time management skills; ability to organize personal workflow; recognizes that a multitude of deliverables may have to be completed with minimum notice and that time is of the essence.Comfortable with new technologies and proven ability to quickly acquire knowledge of new systems. Ability to understand system design and flows and utilize that knowledge to test and implement new functionality or improvements.Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply policies and reporting requirements; familiarity with sources for researching higher education issues preferred.Excellent customer service skills, requiring extensive contact with the campus community and subsidiary organizations.Ability to work positively in a demanding, fast-paced, team-oriented environment independently and collaboratively.Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.Must be an initiative-taker with unquestionable integrity and a strong sense of professional ethics.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated commitment to the University's values and mission.Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:Experience in finance and accounting in a higher education environment.Experience with Workday Financials.Additional Job DescriptionNote:This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee's supervisor.To provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.Time Type RequirementFull timeNote to Applicant:This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.

Job Summary:The Sr. Staff Accountant prepares financial reports, performs account reconciliations, maintains general ledger, perform accounts payable functions, prepares tax returns, and assists with auditing. Assists with various accounting projects. Job Description:Accurately prepares monthly financial statements and analysis.Prepares monthly journal entries, account reconciliations and financial analysis in accordance with GAAP accounting practices.Completes monthly bank reconciliations and maintains cash flow schedule.Maintains schedules and subledgers that tie to all balances sheet accounts.Assists with preparing and maintaining budgets.Assists with annual audit preparation.Investigates and resolves audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.Reviews monthly financial statements for accuracy and recommends expense and revenue accruals and amortizations based on GAAP accounting practices.Ensures accurate and timely vendor payment by collaborating with departmental personnel to ensure proper coding, accurate maintenance of accounts payable subsidiary ledger and recording of invoices for financial statement preparation including processingmonthly accounts payable along with annual preparation of 1099's and other forms and reports as needed.Ensures accurate and timely vendor payment and meets governmental filing requirements by following Policy on Approved Vendors. This policy may include requiring use of approved vendor form, reviewing for vendor status on OIG website, reviewing proper insurance information has been received and verifying complete W-9 forms have been obtained to determine if vendor requires a 1099.Ensures accuracy and segregation of accounts receivable duties and following of state and federal Medicare/Medicaid guidelines by processing Patient Fund transactions (data entry of deposits & withdrawals).Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements by preparing monthly sales tax filing and semi-annual sales tax refund, cost report schedules and other regulatory reporting.Accurately reports company assets by preparing and maintaining monthly depreciation schedule, preparing A/P transfers for capital purchases, and tracking capital purchases as compared to budget.Reviews online bank transactions daily to ensure accuracy between the GL, bank balances, and cash flow.Protects resources by interpreting, implementing, and recommending improvements where necessary in current accounting/financial policies based on generally accepted accounting principles and effective internal accounting controls.Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements by assisting in preparation of special project reports such as tax filings, audit schedules, cost report schedules, annual property tax exemption and property tax listing filings and other regulatory reporting.Assists with accounting projects that will streamline the process, strengthen internal controls, increase efficiency and effectiveness with the system.Promotes teamwork within the organization by assisting departments with special requests and projects at the discretion of the supervisor and serving as a backup for the other accounting positions, as necessary.Completes annual compliance and HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Compliance in the performance of their duties.Adheres to policies and procedures regarding the compliance program of the organization and is timely in reporting any possible concerns.Adheres to policies and procedures covering privacy and security in compliance with HIPAA regulations.Required Skills/Abilities:Technology savvy and proficient in software applications (i.e., Excel, Word, Payroll, Timeke