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Job Description
Gilead is seeking an Intercompany Accountant who will be responsible for intercompany accounting and reconciliations for the US entities. The Accountant will provide global oversight for overall intercompany balances in preparation for the month end close elimination process. The Intercompany Accountant will provide accounting support in accordance with US GAAP. In this role the successful candidate will:
- Partner with colleagues from different functions or different locations to coordinate and execute the monthly journal entry process for intercompany.
- Perform month-end close tasks and process accounting transactions for intercompany through the ERP subledger or manual journal entries timely and accurately.
- Perform GL account analysis and account reconciliations for the intercompany area.
- Review global intercompany balances prior to commencing eliminations and explain variance between Intercompany AP and AR at entity level.
- Ensure financial results are in accordance with GAAP.
- Recommend process improvements, and participate in or lead cross-functional initiatives to implement best practices.
- Work with treasury, tax, financial analysts, accounts payable and accounts receivable to support overall intercompany transactions and settlement.
- Perform IT, Facilities, Benefits, and Manufacturing allocations in the ERP system.
- Maintain a control environment in which the processes are consistent with the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley and company policies.
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives to improve processes and testing of new processes.
- Interact with internal and external auditors to ensure the quarterly review and audit activities are executed in a timely manner.
- Work with team members and follow guidance from the team manager to ensure successful accomplishments of individual and team goals and objectives.
- Support ERP enhancements, reporting enhancements, and UAT testing.
Essential Duties and Job Functions:
- Perform accounting sub-function and preparation of reports and statistics detailing financial results.
- Coordinate schedules, activities and reports with other departments.
- Establish and maintain operating procedures within the context of existing SOX controls and company policies.
- Prepare journal entries (with appropriate supporting documentation) for the month-end close and accounting transactions.
- Maintain, reconcile and resolve reconciling items for balance sheet accounts.
- Prepare analysis and schedules for management as well as internal and external auditors.
- Interact with peers, external auditors and functional group members at various management levels. Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations or providing technical information concerning specific projects.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
- 4+ years of relevant experience and a BA or BS degree in accounting or equivalent.
- Must be able to apply accounting knowledge to day-to-day operations and assigned projects.
- Strong technical expertise in their area of responsibility is required.
- Ability to identify trends through analysis of various data.
- Working knowledge of SAP strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Outlook, and Word) required.
- Strong written, presentation and interpersonal skills are required.
- Excellent organizational, analytical and problem solving skills are required.
- Able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment, meeting deadlines in an accurate and timely manner.
- Must be detail-oriented and organized.
- Experience in process development and process improvement.
The salary range for this position is: $90,695.00 - $117,370.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
For additional benefits information, visit: Benefits Information.
For jobs in the United States: As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws.
In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com for assistance.
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