Summary: 

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing the accounting, reporting and analysis of FUJIFILM Biotechnologies accounting functions.  Responsibilities will include month end close, data analysis, operational accounting, and financial reporting. This role requires to be highly organized, with a solid technical accounting knowledge base and excellent communication skills. The position involves successfully handling multiple projects with established timelines while ensuring audit readiness.

Reports to                Controller

Work Location         College Station, TX 

The work we do at FUJIFILM Biotechnologies Texas has never been more important—and we are looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. 

From developing the next vaccine to advancing cell and gene therapies, we collaborate with industry leaders to tackle complex challenges and deliver meaningful solutions.

If you’re ready to help transform the future of medicine, join FUJIFILM Biotechnologies. We offer a flexible work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. 

Our state-of-the-art biomanufacturing facility is located in in College Station, Texas, which combines a small-town feel with vibrant culture, top-notch schools, and close proximity to big city life. Nestled between major hubs, it’s a dynamic location that blends convenience with innovation.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Primary Responsibilities:

• Professionally handle all customer requests via phone/ email in a timely manner and train the accounting team in the proper professional handling of customer requests.
• Lead the preparation of General Ledger account reconciliations with sub-ledgers.
• Assist in the reconciliation of bank accounts to the General Ledger and researching/resolving discrepancies, placing stop payments, providing check copies, researching check exceptions, and processing wire transfers.
• Lead the processing and reconciling of accounting documents including, but not limited to, invoices, vendor statements, ADP payroll transactions, and journal entries.
• Lead financial audits (internal, governmental/client) as needed or in support of the Controller as requested.
• Trains and leads the accounting team and/or new team members on proper protocols, regulations and established best practices.
• Reviews and codes financial information for accuracy, including timekeeping records.
• Provide accounting and administrative support related to monthly management reports.
• Supports Finance Team and Materials Management team in conducting the annual physical materials inventory.
• Develops and/or creates ad-hoc reports, including project reporting.
• Ensures adherence to government rules/regulations and promptly reports any discrepancies to the Controller and/or management.
• Responsible for setting up new contracts/projects in the accounting system including but not limited to, access to contract/project timekeeping.
• Provide accounting and administrative support related to contracts/projects including calculation of overhead and labor rates and labor distributions.

• Provides back-up support in the absence of Staff and Senior Accountants.

• Assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, supporting external reporting obligations and audit processes.
• Assist in maintaining effective internal controls over accounting processes, ensuring adherence to US GAAP, SOX, and JSOX requirements.
• Posts journal entries and reconciles general ledger accounts and transactions by comparing and correcting data. Gathers data for annual tax return preparation.
• Performs monthly and quarterly reconciliations of sub-ledgers to the general ledger, investigating and resolving any variances or discrepancies promptly.
• Identifies, presents, and implements solutions for process improvements, automation opportunities and enhanced area reporting capabilities. Maintains and regularly reviews and updates finance procedures applicable to the role.
• Performs ad hoc analysis, projects and other duties as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or other related field and 5+ years of accounting experience, fixed asset accounting experience highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or other related field with 8+ years of accounting experience, fixed asset accounting experience highly preferred.
• Experience in and knowledge of US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principalities) and regulations.
• Experience in data analysis or forecasting.

• Experience in finance auditing.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA fixed assets module or other modules strongly preferred.
• Experience with revenue recognition principles and accounting.
• Experience in FP&A and budgeting.
• CPA certification preferred.

• High level of integrity and ethical conduct in financial activities.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to resolve discrepancies.
• Well-organized with ability to prioritize with high attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Ability to deliver results with a strong sense of urgency.
• Positive ‘can-do’ attitude willing to get the job done and done well.
• Highly collaborative team player.
• Strong relationship building skills and ability to enhance relationships and networks with senior internal/external partners who are not familiar with the subject matter and require persuasion.
• Dynamic communication skills and ability to adapt style to differing audiences.
• Excellent consultancy skills; able to advise others on difficult matters.
• Ability to perform most daily tasks with little to no instructions, or with general instructions on newly introduced assignments.
• Key skills including excellent written and oral communication skills, excellent organizational, analytical skills.
• High proficiency with and knowledge of accounting and financial management software including SAP, Microsoft Excel, and others.
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, financial forecasting and financial analysis.
• Significant experience in or knowledge of accounting principles.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently.
• Role model for company core values of trust, delighting our customers, and Gemba.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required on a regular basis to:

• Experience prolonged sitting, standing, some bending, stooping and stretching.
• Use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment is required.
• Onsite attendance needed for a minimum of 3 days per week.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (FDBTHR@fujifilm.com or (979) 431-3500).