US Controllers Senior Specialist Accountant at MSD

Job DescriptionDescription As part of the US Controllers Organization this role helps ensure financial integrity by providing accounting and divisional business support for US entities within the Animal Health line of business and Cherokee Pharmaceuticals.The position will collaborate cross functionally to ensure activities operate in a well-controlled financial environment by maintaining the integrity of the general ledger including compliance in accordance with GAAP our Company Policies & Procedures and Internal Controls. A successful candidate will partner with Financial Planning & Analysis and business partners including Commercial Manufacturing R&D Headquarters and the Business Service Center working closely on monthly close processes journal entry activity account reconciliations financial statement preparation and ad-hoc account analysis. This position will also provide an opportunity to advance analytical skills by reviewing the certification of financial statements and working with business support. Through these activities key knowledge will be gained that will greatly assist in future finance roles.More Specific Responsibilities include:Serve as US Controllers business partner for monthly book close accounting and compliance activities for the entities supportedPartner with Business Service Center-Americas (BSC) and Genpact to ensure completeness of financial close related activities and other BSC support functions such as master data management intercompany invoicing and cash operationsInteract with multiple areas within our Companys Finance including Financial Planning and Analysis Consolidation Accounting Treasury Tax Accounting Standards and Global Business ServicesDevelop relevant business knowledge of our Companys divisional operationsApply knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting principles across a broad range of transactions and business situations e.g. revenue and deferrals cash transactions fixed assets intercompany transactions accruals and inventoryRespond to audit inquiries and testing for both internal and external audit groupsPrepare ad hoc analyses/reports and lead special projects or teams to drive continuous improvement and efficiencies in financial reportingQualifications Education Minimum Requirement:Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting or FinanceRequired Experience and Skills:A minimum of 2-3 years of demonstrated experience in an accounting or finance related roleHighly developed organizational analytical and communication skills and an ability to collaborate across multiple functional areas.Ability to work well independently as well as a team player and under tight deadlines.Effective leadership communication interpersonal skills and professionalismFlexible work style in changing work environmentStrong technical accounting skills attention to detail and high level of accuracy.Proactively identify opportunities for streamlining and improving processes.Strong problem solving and analytical skills and an understanding of when how and where to escalate problems and questionsProficient experience working with Microsoft Excel.Preferred Experience and Skills:Knowledge of SAP Appian FSA (Analysis for Office) and BlacklineAbility to read comprehend and analyze external financial statementsRequired Skills: Accounting Accounting Accounts Payable and Receivable Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations Big Picture Thinking Business Financial Planning Business Functions Cost Accounting Credit Worthiness Data Analysis Detail-Oriented Financial Advising Financial Analysis Financial Close Financial Management Financial Statement Analysis Financial Statements Fraud Investigations General Accounting Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Internal Controls Interpersonal Relationships Management Process Payment Handling Preparation of Financial Reports 3 morePreferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HEREUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or other applicable legally protected a federal contractor we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws visit:EEOC Know Your RightsEEOC GINA SupplementWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together talented and committed people with diverse experiences perspectives skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas broad experiences backgrounds and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one anothers thinking and approach problems collectively.Learn more about your rights including under California Colorado and other US State ActsU.S. Hybrid Work ModelEffective September 5 2023 employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week Monday - Thursday although the specific days may vary by site or organization with Friday designated as a remote-working day unless business critical tasks require an on-site Hybrid work model does not apply to and daily in-person attendance is required for field-based positions; facility-based manufacturing-based or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as remote.The salary range for this role is$85600.00 - $134800.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills geographic location government requirements and business or organizational needs.The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive if applicable.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical dental vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family) retirement benefits including 401(k) paid holidays vacation and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.San Francisco Residents Only:We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles Residents Only:We will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring OrdinanceSearch Firm Representatives Please Read CarefullyMerck & Co. Inc. Rahway NJ USA also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC Rahway NJ USA does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place introductions are position specific. Please no phone calls or emails.Employee Status: RegularRelocation:No relocationVISA Sponsorship:NoTravel Requirements:10%Flexible Work Arrangements:HybridShift:Not IndicatedValid Driving License:NoHazardous Material(s):n/aJob Posting End Date:12/3/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. 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