Accountant III

An American-headquartered life science and clinical research company, this global supplier provides analytical instruments, clinical development solutions, specialty diagnostics, laboratory, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology services.

About the role

VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting and staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. This is a 9-month contract position (with possible extension) covering a maternity leave, located in Carlsbad, CA. The role follows a regular Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM schedule, with occasional overtime (a couple of hours max per day) during the first week of each month for month-end close tasks.

Work authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card only.

Responsibilities

• Support the review and administration of Capital Authorization Requests (CARs) by validating supporting documentation, monitoring approvals, and maintaining related accounting records in accordance with company policies and accounting requirements.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, fluctuation analyses, and other supporting schedules to facilitate accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with Group Accounting reporting activities by monitoring legal entity submissions, validating financial data, researching reporting issues between ERP and consolidation systems (GLA/HFM), and preparing analyses to support financial reporting and regional controllership.
• Maintain global intercompany transfer pricing data and perform periodic transfer price audits, researching discrepancies and supporting the resolution of intercompany accounting issues.
• Analyze general ledger activity and large data sets using ERP systems, Excel, and Power Query to support account reconciliations, reporting requests, financial analyses, and ad hoc business needs.
• Support internal and external audits, accounting integration activities, process improvement initiatives, and other special projects by preparing documentation, maintaining accounting records, and collaborating with Finance, Tax, Cost Accounting, and other business partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience at a large public international corporation or at least 3 years at a public accounting firm.
• Proficient in Excel; experience with SAP, E1, or COGNOS is preferred but not required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and work cross-functionally with individuals and teams.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, energetic, and positive attitude; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Track record of optimizing processes and driving continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple ad hoc projects and complete them accurately and on time.
• Willingness to learn, be mentored, and improve.

Pay

$37.00/hr. to $40.00/hr. on W2.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Legal service plans offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.