Senior Accountant (Hybrid)

Fujifilm

  • College Station, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Position Overview:Summary:The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing the accounting, reporting and analysis of FUJIFILM Biotechnologies in TX accounting functions. Responsibilities will include fixed assets as a primary function as well as month end close, data analysis, and operational accounting. This role requires to be highly organized, with a solid technical accounting knowledge base and excellent communication skills. The position involves successfully handling multiple projects with established timelines while ensuring audit readiness. Company Overview:The work we do at FUJIFILM Biotechnologies Texas has never been more important—and we are looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives.From developing the next vaccine to advancing cell and gene therapies, we collaborate with industry leaders to tackle complex challenges and deliver meaningful solutions.If you’re ready to help transform the future of medicine, join FUJIFILM Biotechnologies. We offer a flexible work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive—what we call Genki.Our state-of-the-art biomanufacturing facility is located in in College Station, Texas, which combines a small-town feel with vibrant culture, top-notch schools, and close proximity to big city life. Nestled between major hubs, it’s a dynamic location that blends convenience with innovation.Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: Job Description:Reports to ControllerWork Location College Station, TXPrimary Responsibilities:
  • Supports project managers in all facets of capital accounting and analysis, delivering monthly reports and ensuring audit compliance.
  • Partners with the Capital Projects Team for strategic projects, project managers, and key site personnel to enhance cost control and awareness of capital project costs.
  • Monitors and oversees the monthly and quarterly reporting and accounting of fixed assets in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS.
  • Manages the full lifecycle of fixed assets, including Right of Use (ROU) assets, acquisition, capitalization, depreciation, impairment testing, and disposal, ensuring adherence to US GAAP and company policies.
  • Monitors and oversees the asset verification process in line with company policies.
  • Assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and disclosures related to fixed assets, supporting external reporting obligations and audit processes.
  • Assist in maintaining effective internal controls over fixed asset accounting processes, ensuring adherence to US GAAP, SOX, and JSOX requirements.
  • Posts journal entries and reconciles general ledger accounts and transactions by comparing and correcting data. Gathers fixed asset-related tax information and data for annual tax return preparation.
  • Performs monthly and quarterly reconciliations of fixed asset sub-ledgers to the general ledger, investigating and resolving any variances or discrepancies promptly.
  • Monitors and report on project progress for local site projects and strategic capital initiatives.
  • Forecasts cash flow of site capex spend and minor strategic capital including variance analysis and explanations for major deviations from forecast, budget and re-budget and site P&L depreciation.
  • Actively participates in accounting system UAT-user acceptance testing, automation, and migration of fixed-asset related processes and balances. Leads process improvements around capital and fixed asset processes.
  • Identifies, presents, and implements solutions for process improvements, automation opportunities and enhanced area reporting capabilities. Maintains and regularly reviews and updates finance procedures applicable to the role.
  • Performs ad hoc analysis, projects and other duties as assigned.
  • All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting or other related field with 5+ years of accounting experienced, fixed asset accounting experience highly preferred; OR,
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or other related field with 8+ years of accounting experience, fixed asset accounting experience highly preferred.
  • Experience in and knowledge of US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principalities) and regulations required.
  • Experience in data analysis or forecasting required.
  • Experience in finance auditing preferred.
  • Experience with SAP S/4HANA fixed assets module or other modules strongly preferred.
  • Fixed asset accounting experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience with revenue recognition principles and accounting preferred.
  • Experience in FP&A and budgeting preferred.
  • CPA certification preferred.
  • High level of integrity and ethical conduct in financial activities.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to resolve discrepancies.
  • Well-organized with ability to prioritize.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
  • Self-motivated with ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks effectively.
  • Ability to deliver results with a strong sense of urgency.
  • Positive ‘can-do’ attitude willing to get the job done and done well.
  • Highly collaborative team player.
  • Strong relationship building skills and ability to enhance relationships and networks with senior internal/external partners who are not familiar with the subject matter and require persuasion.
  • Dynamic communication skills and ability to adapt style to differing audiences.
  • Excellent consultancy skills; able to advise others on difficult matters.
  • Ability to perform most daily tasks with little to no instructions, or with general instructions on newly introduced assignments.
  • Role model for company core values of trust, delighting our customers, and Gemba.
Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required on a regular basis to:
  • Experience prolonged sitting, standing, some bending, stooping and stretching.
  • Use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment is required.
  • Onsite attendance needed for a minimum of 3 days per week.
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid. EEO Information:Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc. ADA Information:If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (FDBTHR@fujifilm.com or (979) 431-3500).

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