Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. Careers

Description

*Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs month-end closing accounting tasks including preparation of journal entries and informative account analyses / reconciliations with supporting schedules to substantiate general ledger balances and estimates used.
• Obtains a thorough knowledge and understanding of accounts and associated reconciliations.
• Ensures that reconciliations and supporting schedules are completed timely and in accordance with the monthly closing schedule.
• Independently researches and resolves reconciling items.
• Prepares schedules for recurring accruals and deferrals and amortizes them monthly.
• Researches and explains monthly operational account variances for areas of responsibility.
• Solves problems and develop new methods of analysis and implements processes where necessary.
• Provides assistance with SOX compliance by following internal controls and assisting with maintenance of monthly closing workpapers.
• Interacts with external auditors on a quarterly and year-end basis as needed.
• Identifies, investigates and resolves unusual fluctuations or balances.

Education and/or Experience:         

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum of four to six years of experience and solid understanding of GAAP.
• Experience in public accounting preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None                                            

Qualifications:

• Demonstrable knowledge of financial accounting.
• Demonstrated competence to handle a wide range of finance related responsibilities.

Computer Skills:

• Must be proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Prior experience with a general ledger system required.

Certificated, Licenses, Registrations:

• None required.

• Must have excellent analytical skills, with very strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team setting.
• Ability to manage both day-to-day operations as well as project work in a fast paced environment.
• Must demonstrate a keen attention to detail and timelines.
• Must be self-motivated with project management and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This position requires minimal travel; average travel for this position is 5% with some variation based upon the demands of the business imperatives. Travel is for inventory purposes.

Work Environment:

 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

 No specific work demands.

 *To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.