GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

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The IMA Group is a world leader in the design and manufacture of automatic machines for processing and packaging pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, tea and coffee products, as well as in industrial process automation. We are constantly focused on innovation: through significant investments in R&D and ongoing dialogue with customers, local communities, and the supply chain, we promote an environmentally conscious approach aimed at achieving sustainable development. Our history is marked by steady growth, also supported by continuous investment in people and skills development. With more than 7,000 employees 59% in Italy and 41% worldwide we are present in over 80 countries.

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IMA Life North America is a company within the IMA Group that specialises in providing aseptic processing and freeze-drying solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. IMA Life North America is part of IMA Life, a business unit focusing on the pharmaceutical sector who delivers advanced technologies for filling, lyophilization and isolation, ensuring maximum sterility and product integrity for customers around the globe. 

JOB SUMMARY

PRIMARY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Process and record cash receipts, reconcile GL receipts to cash receipts schedule.

2. Collaborate with customers to correct any invoicing issues, to ensure timely payment.

3. Distribute accounts receivable statements to customers.

4. Ensure that the customer master data accurately reflects the customers purchase order/invoice data.

5. Assist with accounts payable and payroll to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and timely.

6. Support the proper filing of sales tax.

7. Monitor the cash flow reporting.

8. Support the development of financial forecasts.

9. Support month-end closing and monthly reconciliations.

10. Perform other duties as assigned and required.

11. Assist with daily and weekly journal entry requirements.

12. Support the processing and analysis of monthly and quarterly financial statements/reports.

13. Consistently observe and promote good accounting practices as well as site/corporate requirements for self, department, and all contractors, visitors, and guests.

14. Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.

15. Maintain strong internal controls throughout the business unit to adequately safeguard the assets of the company and to identify potential risks in a timely manner.

16. Maintain and update internal controls narratives and documentation.

17. Provide support with annual financial statement audit. Complete requested materials on a timely basis.

18. Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, opportunities for improvement, to identify discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, plus 3-5 years’ experience; ideally in an international manufacturing organization or related accounting or bookkeeping experience under supervision, preferred, but not required.

2. Experience administering external relationships with customers, suppliers, statutory and fiscal authorities, banks, auditors, and other third parties.

3. Firm understanding of the major principles and procedures associated with cost and general accounting.

4. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite, and SAP or other similar ERP system, preferred.

5. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.

6. Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in work.

7. Strong organizational and time management skills.

8. Effective communication and people skills.

SALARY RANGE

• $70,000 - $85,000 per year.
• Bonus 

WHAT WE OFFER

• GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT: dynamic, flexible, avantguarde in a multinational and multicultural context.
• DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CULTURE: promoted through the Corporate Code of Ethics and dedicated programs.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING: as a strategic asset for the development and motivation of people.
• WELLBEING: flexible working, health insurance, are just some of our initiatives to support the well-being of people and their families.

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IMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER