IAS US General Accounting Manager
Durham, NC 
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Posted 31 months ago
Position No Longer Available
Position No Longer Available
Job Description
Job Overview:

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, an S&P 500 company, is currently seeking a Integrated Accounting Services (IAS), Accounting Manager in various locations. This individual will accomplish the following:

  • Provide guidance in line with the designed process and manage escalations as needed
  • Allocate tasks to optimize efficiency across onshore and offshore direct and indirect reports
  • Review identified material journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by onshore and offshore accountants and corresponding supporting documentation
  • Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations that have been identified as complex, material, or high risk
  • Review and refine financial statement variance explanations prepared by accountants with additional business context behind the transactions
  • Manage the timely and accurate completion of assigned close activities and resolve issues
  • Respond to ad hoc requests and maintain assigned service levels with Segment, BU and corporate contacts
  • Provide feedback to onshore and offshore accountants, gather feedback and requests from Segment / BU / Corporate Controllership, and promote continuous development within the accounting team
  • Observe the effectiveness of policies, procedures, and controls implemented to minimize risk and take corrective action if necessary
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the general accounting function
Education/Qualifications:
  • Minimum - Bachelor's degree in accounting, or equivalent number of years of experience
  • Preferred - CPA and advanced accounting degree
Experience:
  • 5 + years of business experience within Accounting with increasing responsibility
  • 3-5 years of supervisory experience
  • Professional certification (CPA) and advanced Accounting degree preferred
  • Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate direct and indirect reports
  • Adhere to a proactive approach, with the ability to problem solve, and interact professionally with internal and external clients in order to meet everyone's needs in an effective and timely manner
  • Demonstrate ability to plan, multi-task and prioritize
  • Proficient in Excel and Word (intermediate level)
  • Previous experience with ERP system (PeopleSoft preferred)
  • Problem solving skills
  • Experience working with a global team
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of US GAAP principles and internal control environments
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience working with large amounts of data

Covance is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Individual with Disability/Veteran). Your confidentiality and privacy are important to us.

 

Position No Longer Available
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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