Associate Staff Accountant

Job Description

Associate Staff Accountant | Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, located in Lakewood, CO. Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies manufactures medical devices and related products that are essential for collecting, separating, manufacturing, and processing various components of blood and cells, impacting patients globally. This position is vital for supporting the overall finance and accounting team by performing daily tasks, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with critical month-end and year-end close processes, directly contributing to the company’s mission of advancing healthcare.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Lakewood, CO
• Pay: $37–$47 hourly
• Team: Supports the finance and accounting team
• Mission: This person maintains accurate financial records and assists with critical month-end and year-end close processes.
• Tech Stack: SAP, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Journal Entries: Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and adjustments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger accounts, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
• Financial Reporting Support: Assist with month-end and year-end close activities to support timely financial reporting.
• Invoice Generation: Generate intercompany and intergroup manual invoices for shared services.
• Internal Controls: Assist in the documentation of Japan Sarbanes-Oxley (JSOX) internal controls.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. High school diploma or GED required. An Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred, along with strong knowledge of general ledger accounting principles and practices.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience, which can include internships or academic experience.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; Effective verbal and written communication skills; Excellent planning and organizational skills with strong attention to detail; Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including developing, manipulating, and maintaining spreadsheets.
• Bonus: SAP experience is preferred.