At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai's human health care (hhc) mission. We're a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer's disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference. If this is your profile, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

The Corporate Staff Accountant will ensure that the financial statements are presented fairly with respect to the company's financial position at each reporting period. This is critical given the reliance on the financial position to make business decisions and execute upon certain strategic initiatives. It is also important that the company's parent company, Eisai Co. Ltd., a publicly traded organization, receive accurate financial information in order to meet its obligation of reporting properly stated financial statements to shareholders.

Essential Functions

- Prepare and record journal entries to assist in the monthly financial book close process. 25%

- Prepare account reconciliations / analyses for select balance sheet accounts, including miscellaneous receivables, prepaids, other current assets, accrued expenses, and intercompany loans. 25%

- Reconcile monthly bank statements and cash position. 10%

- Handle all miscellaneous cash deposits. 10%

- Assist with internal controls (J-SOX) compliance, including updating control matrices and narratives and performing self-assessment audits. 15%

- Prepare and file all U.S. government census data and survey reports in a timely manner. 10%

- Perform such other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time-to-time by the Executive Director, U.S. Controller or VP, Chief Financial Officer. 5%

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting or Finance


• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience


• CPA and/or MBA a plus


• Proficiency in Excel


• SAP experience required


• TM1 experience a plus

Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such, is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Similarly, considering the need for reasonable accommodations, Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans.

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