Sharp Corporation is hiring: Accounting Manager in Bethlehem

Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the accounting and financial reporting activities of the Company, including all invoicing, accounts receivable and month-end process. He/She actively participates as an integral member of the Company's Finance team. This role works with Business Development and Project Management Teams and is responsible for developing and maintaining a robust revenue tracking system which monitors actual and forecasted performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for the accounting (day-to-day) operations and period-end closing process.
• Mange a team of billing specialists, cash application specialist, and Sr. Accounting Specialist
• Manage the accounts receivable process from invoicing to collection, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage the accounts payable process from invoice entry to payment completion.
• Monitor accounts receivable & accounts payable aging reports and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Coordinate with business development, billing specialists, and project management teams to resolve billing discrepancies and disputes.
• Implement and maintain effective credit and collection policies and procedures.
• Analyze customer payment trends and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Prepare regular reports on accounts receivable status and performance for management review.
• Aid in preparation of revenue forecast and complete accrued revenue entry on a monthly basis.
• Provide input to the development of personal performance goals and departmental objectives.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors during financial audits.
• Stay up to date on industry best practices and regulatory requirements related to accounts receivable and accounts payable management.
• Monthly General Ledger Accounting entries and timely account analysis and reconciliations
• Special projects and/or additional tasks as may be assigned.
• Support an Environment of Continuous Improvement and Process Change. Comfortable in not only identifying improvements but leading organization through process changes.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, including, but not limited to tax.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS
• Maintain strong internal control environment and utilize best practices while striving for Continuous ImprovementResearches, investigates, establishes and/or recommends improvements and/or different methods of accounting policies and procedures.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

• Bachelors' Degree (B.S. in Finance or Accounting preferred) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and/or MBA desirable.
• 7+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance related field, preferably in pharmaceutical clinical supplies or manufacturing. Public Accounting Experience Desirable, but not required.
• 3+ years managing accounting functions.
• Strong organizational, team development and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication is required to communicate with the team, peers, management and external contacts.
• Excellent technology skills, including proficiency with Excel and strong working knowledge of SAP, Cognos, SMARTSHEETS.