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General Ledger Sr Accountant (R&D Project Accounting & Account Reconciliations)

Employer
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location
Raleigh, NC, United States
Start date
Apr 10, 2021

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General Ledger Sr Accountant (R&D Project Accounting & Account Reconciliations)
United States - North Carolina - Raleigh

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead's therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

Making an impact on a global scale
Inclusion is one of the company's five core values. That's because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.

When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly #CreatingPossible

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to pursuing scientific invention to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead has operations in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.

You will be part of a team that is helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. We are a close community where every individual matters and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Inclusion is one of our core values, which means we are creating and fostering a work environment where our differences are valued, and everyone feels respected and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to discover, develop and deliver innovative therapeutics for people with life-threatening diseases.

The Gilead Business Services center in Raleigh's Research Triangle region will be home to some of the company's critical shared service teams in North America, including Information Technology, Global Financial Solutions, HR Operations and Procurement Services Desk. These functions provide the necessary support to ensure Gilead's business runs effectively and efficiently. The center will also be a catalyst for standardization of processes, digital transformation and technology optimization.

Position Overview:

The General Ledger Sr Accountant, Global Financial Solutions, will be responsible for cash accounting, R&D operating expense accruals (project accounting), reclassifications, and respective reconciliations for the US. The General Ledger Sr Accountant will provide accounting support in accordance with US GAAP.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:
  • Partner with FP&A colleagues to coordinate and execute the monthly accrual process for R&D in the ERP system
  • Timely and accurate preparation and posting of month-end close and project accounting transactions
  • Perform month end close of the projects subledger
  • Reconcile cash accounts. Work with IT to add new bank accounts to the cash reconciliation tool as needed
  • As new accounts are used in account reconciliations tool, assign reconcilers and reviewers to accounts. Review status of account reconciliations each month and follow up with users on late reconciliations
  • Perform account reconciliations to General Ledger balances each month to ensure completeness
  • Recommend process improvements and participate in or lead cross-functional initiatives to implement best practices
  • Perform GL account analysis, and account reconciliations for the respective functional areas
  • Maintain a control environment in which the processes are consistent with the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley and company policies
  • Participate in or lead cross-functional initiatives to improve processes
  • Interact with internal and external auditors to ensure the quarterly review and audit activities are executed on time
  • Work with other financial analysts and may serve as team lead to ensure successful accomplishments of individual and team goals and objectives
  • Interact with internal and external auditors to ensure financial statements are presented accurately and filed on time
  • Support ERP enhancements, reporting tool enhancements and UAT testing
  • Perform accounting sub-function and preparation of reports and statistics detailing financial results
  • Coordinate schedules, activities and reports with other departments
  • Establish and maintain operating procedures within the context of existing SOX controls and company policies
  • Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of journal entries (with appropriate supporting documentation) for the month-end close and accounting transactions
  • Maintain, reconcile and resolve reconciling items for balance sheet accounts
  • Responsible for preparing analysis and schedules for management as well as internal and external auditors
  • Frequently interact with peers, outside vendors, external auditors and functional group members at various management levels
  • Train employees in other functions on the proper use of accounting software and tools
  • Gain cooperation of others, conduct presentations and providing technical information concerning specific projects


Basic Qualifications:
  • High school degree and nine years' experience or Bachelor's degree and five years' experience or Masters' degree and three years' experience
  • Must be able to apply accounting knowledge to day-to-day operations and assigned projects
  • Strong technical expertise in area of responsibility
  • Ability to identify trends through analysis of various data
  • Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Outlook, and Word)
  • Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment, meeting deadlines in an accurate and timely manner
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Experience with process development and process improvement


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong working knowledge of SAP
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As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact careers@gilead.com for assistance.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the 'EEO is the Law' poster.

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Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North America, Europe and Australia.
 

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