Accountant

Job Description

CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NASDAQ:COO), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com

Job Summary:

The primary responsibilities for this position entail supporting the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial information of CooperVision and its subsidiaries’ business results by performing tasks including, but not limited to preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations, data upload for consolidated reporting, investigation of variance analyses, execution of controls, and other tasks as assigned. This role will also require cross-functional finance collaboration and the ability to partner with external professionals. Candidates must be detail oriented, highly organized, and collaborative.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

• Perform monthly financial close requirementswhich include journal entries, account reconciliations, recording of intercompany transactions, investigation of variance analyses, and data upload for consolidated reporting.
• Use independent judgment as to whether account balances are reasonable and examine accounting documents to ascertain that transactions are properly supported. Initiate corrective action or recommend solutions as appropriate. Prepare routine and non-routine reports for leadership, sales, and various other departments.
• Drives timely and accurate financial reporting throughout the organization.
• Work to ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the success of broader initiatives by supporting ad-hoc reporting and presentations, as directed.
• Compile, review, verify and analyze large volumes of data and demonstrate knowledge and consideration of relevant financial statement assertions.
• Be an active business partner and collaborate with colleagues’ cross-functionally and with external professionals on various work streams and projects to support business processes and strategies.
  
  
  

Travel Requirements:

None

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• An organized and proficient individual with the ability to multi-task in a collaborative environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with employees, customers, and external professionals at all levels
• Significant exposure to monthly close/reporting processes
• Demonstrate strong process/internal controls, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to apply knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge/experience with Oracle (eBS & HFM) a plus
  
  
  

Work Environment:

• Prolonged sitting in front of a computer
• Typical office environment
• May need to work holidays, occasional evenings, or weekends to maintain an expected performance level.
  
  
  

Experience:

• 1 – 3+ years in an accounting/finance role, payroll experience a plus
• Experience with ERP systems, with a concentration in Oracle helpful
• Desire or in process of attaining a professional license/certificate (i.e. CPA, CMA or the like)
  
  
  

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting is required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  
  

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $56,669 and $75,558 per and may include cost of living adjustments. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.