Senior Consolidation Accountant-1

The Global Controller’s organization at our Company ensures the financial integrity of the company’s results. This integrity is reflected in the soundness of our balance sheet, the quality of the financial information provided to investors and regulatory bodies, and the relevance of the financial information and advice provided to our Company’s management. As part of the Consolidation Accounting team within the Global Controller’s Organization, you will play a critical role in making this happen as well as collaborate cross functionally with all areas of our Company to ensure activities operate in well controlled financial environment.

The Senior Consolidation Accountant will be responsible for compilation and reporting of the Company’s consolidated financial results in accordance with US GAAP. The candidate will coordinate, prepare, and analyze the financial data utilized in the Annual Report and the SEC 10Q and 10K filings. This will include compiling comparative analyses for the consolidated Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Statement of Cash Flows for assigned accounts. The Senior Consolidation Accountant reports directly to the Associate Director of Consolidation Accounting.

• →Interacting with all global subsidiaries, FP&A teams and HQ teams to understand the company’s performance and enable the accurate consolidation of overall financial results and gain business insights.
• →Assist with the preparation of our Company’s US GAAP Consolidated Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement and various footnotes and disclosures, which are filed in the 10Q and 10K with the SEC
• →Prepare consolidation journal entries, including processing post-closing adjustments on behalf of business divisions/legal entities.
• →Perform in-depth reviews of financial statement accounts by analyzing account balances, researching variations, obtaining entity commentary, and ensuring proper US GAAP accounting is applied.
• →Prepare ad hoc analyses/reports and assist with special projects to drive continuous improvement and efficiencies in financial reporting.
• →Participate on cross-functional teams to ensure proper accounting for entity acquisitions and divestitures.
• →Provide accounting guidance/instructions to business divisions/legal entities for various transactions.
• →Ensure compliance with Finance policies and procedures, internal controls, and S404 requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

• A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience in an accounting related role, internal audit, or Big 4 public accounting.
• Understanding of the relationship between income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
• Understanding of translation of foreign entities’ financial statements to US Dollars, as well as principles of Consolidation Accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial reports for accuracy and reasonableness and to prepare and maintain various supporting schedules.
• Strong time management skills, with an ability to work effectively under set time schedules
• Ability to work well independently, as well as a team player, under tight deadlines.
• Highly developed organizational, analytical and communication skills, and an ability to collaborate across areas.
• Strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and high level of accuracy.
• Proficient experience working with Microsoft Excel.

• Working knowledge of Financial Consolidation and Close System (FCCS) and SAP applications
• CPA or MBA

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We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.