Accountant

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week.  No relocation is provided for this opportunity.    At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?   There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families. We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts. Job Summary West Pharmaceutical Services continues to strengthen and optimize its global finance operating model through standardization, simplification, and continuous improvement of accounting operations. As part of the established Global Financial Centre of Excellence and reporting to, and working closely with, the Controller, the Record to Report Accountant is responsible for the preparation of monthly financial reports, annual financial statements, revenue recognition, balance sheet reconciliations, journals, and other internal or external reporting requirements. The role ensures that financial reporting activities are completed in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner, in accordance with US GAAP and applicable local statutory requirements. The position also supports ongoing process improvement, system optimization, and the effective use of tools such as SAP S/4HANA, BlackLine, automation, and reporting technologies to enhance service delivery across the finance function. Essential Duties and Responsibilities   Prepare monthly financial reports, ensuring they are completed in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner and in accordance with US GAAP. Prepare, analyze, and post journals at month end. Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations at month end. Calculate, post, and analyze monthly accruals and prepayments, ensuring that all items are accurately captured. Review and reconcile inter-company accounts. Prepare multi-currency bank reconciliations. Prepare variance analysis. Support the statutory reporting process. Prepare transactional taxes, such as VAT. Support annual corporation tax compliance. Liaise with internal and external auditors. Additional Responsibilities Process Excellence, Automation and Continuous Improvement   Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities across Record-to-Report processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, controls, and service delivery. Support automation and process excellence initiatives, including SAP S/4HANA, BlackLine, reporting tools, and other workflow solutions to reduce manual effort and improve standardization. Support the governed use of AI-enabled tools within finance processes, ensuring appropriate controls, documentation, human review, data integrity, and auditability.   Education Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent experience required  Work Experience Minimum 3 years Accounting experience required Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Accounting experience, preferable in a manufacturing environment using SAP or other ERP Understanding of GAAP and internal control principles Highly proficient in written and spoken English Working