Location: Quincy,IL, USA
About Phibro Animal Health Corporation
Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a publicly traded, global organization with a rich history in animal health and nutrition as a manufacturer and marketer of medicated feed additives, vaccines, nutritional specialty products, and mineral nutrition. We strive to be a trusted partner with livestock producers, farmers, veterinarians, and consumers who raise or care for farm and companion animals by providing solutions to help them maintain and enhance the health of their animals.
Phibro is a diversified company. In addition to, animal nutrition and health, we manufacture and market products for ethanol performance, microbials for plants, home and industrial applications, and specialty chemicals for various industrial markets.
Phibro's revenues are in excess of $1 billion and are supported by over 2,300 employees worldwide.
The Senior Accountant is an integral part of our Accounting team based out of our US - Quincy, IL - Office (MNNS) site.
Position Purpose
* Provide accounting management support related to the proper capture of transaction and close of the legal entity books within JDE. Support accounting project work along with improving segregation of duties within the department
Key Responsibilities
Primary hands on support of the accounting functions within U.S. legal entity businesses.
* Assist with cross-divisional accounting as needed
* Perform monthly & quarterly general ledger reporting
* Comply with required tax requests and filings
* Support internal review of organization to ensure compliance with SOX requirements
* Provide insight into business performance and participate in scenario planning to optimize financial performance
* Assist with data requests made by outside auditors
* Support process change and improvement
Accountabilities
* For the proper maintenance and timely closing of the company books
* For proactive analysis and reporting of business operations
* For developing and maintaining positive working relationships with peers in other divisions and functional areas
* For the timely completion of the monthly and quarterly standard reporting package
Technical Competencies
* Thorough understanding of accounting and financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
* IT
* Strong Excel skills - data analysis and model building
* Word and PowerPoint skills - including developing presentations
* Working experience with an ERP system - JDE experience an advantage
Business Competencies
* Three to five years' experience in accounting
* Strong command of business operations with the ability to understand key business drivers (products, customers, and processes) and how to influence them
* Demonstrate ability to cultivate internal business relationships to drive cross-functional results
Personal Competencies
* Forward-looking problem solver who makes the connection between the numbers, the market, and the operational details to recommend options
* Change leadership - Ability to influence people across the organization at various levels and enforce business practices without being abrasive - leads by example
* Assertive - Has a personal commitment to ensure the success, and the ability to champion process improvement within the businesses
* Adaptability - moves well to address new situations in business, translates personal feedback into actions to improve and grow
* Intellectual curiosity about the business and a demonstrated ability to dig deeply to fully understand implications of data
Education
Undergraduate degree in Accounting
We offer excellent company benefits including group medical and dental insurance, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
Phibro is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Business Unit: Animal Health & Mineral Nutrition
Division: Animal Health & Nutrition
Department: Accounting
Location: US - Quincy, IL - Office (MNNS)
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (Standard Work hours)