Accountant

Location

Jersey City, NJ | United States

Job description

Entrepreneurial Spirit, Rooted in Tradition . Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA) is a U.S. subsidiary of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (MTPC) in Japan, which touts a storied reputation more than 300 years in the making. Our parent company - one of Japan’s most respected - is a research-driven pharmaceutical company that has tirelessly pursued medical breakthroughs with global reach. MTPC has discovered and produced several first-in-class medicines for serious diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS), diabetes mellitus (DM), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

MTPA is rapidly expanding its operations across all functional areas. MTPA’s commitment to patients and their communities continues with a robust late-stage pipeline of investigational treatments for difficult-to-treat diseases and commercializing products with significant unmet medical needs in North American markets. In the United States, MTPA launched rare diseases treatments including RADICAVA® (edaravone) injectables in 2017, EXSERVAN™ (riluzole) oral film in 2021, and RADICAVA® (edaravone) oral suspension in 2022. The company handles research, clinical development, sales, marketing, medical affairs, and business development functions. MTPA is dedicated to improving the treatment environment for those with debilitating diseases, researching on real-world evidence, and creating hope for all facing illness. 

The Accountant supports Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America from a payables and accounting standpoint.

• Performs routine accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, system processing, check disbursement, expense report processing, etc. Confers with senor staff member on issues of concern, and if necessary, escalates issues to Manager.
• Establishes, maintains, and records, financial controls issues including expense reimbursement procedure for payments to external companies, disbursements expenses, tax payments and income.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual balance sheet and P&L statements and other accounting schedules and reports including documentation for auditing.
• Adheres to and communicates accounting and auditing policies and procedures.
• Helps interface with other related companies in the US and with corporate headquarters by supporting submission of periodic reports, managing inter-company charges and accounts, and responding to inquiries.
• Maintains accounting systems to ensure an adequate recognition of financial transactions.
• Assists with analyses related to budgeting, forecasting, audit, tax (Federal and State provisions) and valuation.
• Performs other departmental duties as assigned.

• BS Degree (Accounting or Finance preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in payments processing or general accounting
• Understanding of Accounting principles
• Proven analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills coupled with customer service orientation.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• SAP experience preferred

Our Value Proposition:

Enjoy the fast-moving, entrepreneurial spirit more typically found in a small biotech, complemented by the benefits of a global pharmaceutical/chemical conglomerate. At this time, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America offers our employees unparalleled opportunities for career success coupled with a supportive level of employee benefits.

MTP provides a competitive benefits package inclusive of Medical and Dental health benefits, short-term and long-term disability plans, Company Paid and Supplemental Life insurance and additional voluntary benefits such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, and ID Theft Protection. In addition, we provide a generous PTO policy based on tenure, commencing with 24 PTO days, pro-rated based on hire date.

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $104,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary may be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state and depending on the role), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

This position is eligible to participate in our annual Short-Term Incentive (STI) program. Specific information about the plan including eligibility rules and target, will be furnished upon hire.

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