Sr. Accountant

Why Us?

At Par Health, we believe great healthcare is built on getting the essentials right. We're looking for passionate, talented individuals who share our commitment to improving lives. With a global workforce, we lead with pride and purpose-prioritizing quality and safety while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork. Elevating the Essentials isn't just our tagline, it's the higher standard we live by every day.

Job Description Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing general accounting activities supporting Par Health's manufacturing operations. This role plays a key part in the monthly close process, financial reporting, and internal controls, partnering closely with plant and corporate finance teams to ensure accurate and timely financial results.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Responsible for general accounting, including journal entries, account reconciliations, inventory transactions, invoice management, and other normal financial close activities.
• Execute and support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including preparation of financial statements and supporting analyses.
• Ensure the manufacturing facilities are compliant with GAAP and company financial policies/procedures.
• Assist with requests to support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance to ensure internal controls are functioning properly.
• Prepare and review various government reports.
• Provide support for external/internal audit requests as required.
• Plan and guide activities in support of capital investments and fixed asset counts.
• Research and resolve accounting issues and provide recommendations.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Prepare and provide information as required to support ad-hoc reporting for corporate and plant finance teams.
• Participate in corporate and site meetings and activities as required.

Requirements Education / Experience / Skills

• Minimum of an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university with emphasis in Accounting.
• 3 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Thorough working knowledge of GAAP.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to interact positively with employees at all levels of the organization regarding accounting and finance.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office applications, with Copilot experience preferred.
• Experience with enterprise systems such as SAP, JDE, BPCS or other AS400 systems preferred.
• Must be able to work in a team-oriented, fast paced environment.

Organizational Relationship/Scope

This role reports to the Accounting Manager and collaborates cross-functionally with plant controllers, operations leadership, and corporate finance teams. The position operates in a hybrid work environment based in Hazelwood, MO.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

EEO Statement:

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