Senior Accountant

Company Description

Bausch+Ströbel Machine Company, Inc. is a leading supplier of filling and packaging systems for the pharmaceutical industry. Our equipment is used worldwide to fill and package syringes, vials, cartridges, and ampoules, supporting processes from cleaning and sterilization to labeling and assembly.

With more than 50 years of innovation and industry expertise, Bausch+Ströbel has grown into a global leader in pharmaceutical packaging technology. We are committed to delivering reliable, customer‑focused solutions while continuously improving our products and processes.

About the Role We are seeking a detail‑oriented Senior Accountant to join our team at our U.S. headquarters in Branford, CT. This position plays a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial and cost accounting data within the General Ledger while supporting core financial reporting and internal control processes. The successful candidate will work closely with the Accounting Manager to support month‑end and year‑end close activities, contribute to cost accounting analysis, and participate in special projects and system‑related initiatives that support the department’s ongoing objectives.

• Cost Accounting Leadership:
  Analyze productivity metrics, perform overhead allocations, and conduct margin analyses to identify cost‑saving opportunities and evaluate profitability.
• Financial Insights:
  Prepare and present data‑driven recommendations to management to support strategic planning.
• Audit & Compliance:
  Support the annual GAAP financial statement audit and conduct periodic internal audits to ensure data accuracy.
• Closing & Reporting:
  Manage month‑end and year‑end close activities, including journal entries and ledger reconciliations.
• Process Improvement:
  Review existing cost accounting policies and implement improvements as needed.
• System Maintenance:
  Assist with the fixed asset management module within our ERP system.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Work Arrangement:
This position offers a hybrid work schedule upon successful completion of the initial training period.

Travel:
This position requires periodic travel to our parent company in Germany for specialized training.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

Experience:

At least 5 years of relevant experience. A mix of public and private accounting is a plus.

Cost Accounting:
Experience with cost accounting in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.

Technical

Skills:

Advanced MS Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas) and proficiency with accounting software.

Analytical

Skills:

Strong mathematical and analytical abilities, including proficiency in algebra and statistics, with exceptional attention to detail.

Communication

Skills:

Ability to effectively present information to groups and prepare clear, concise reports and correspondence.

We offer medical and dental plans (the company pays 83% of the premium for employees and eligible dependents), company‑sponsored Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and/or dependent care, company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability plans, company‑paid life insurance and AD&D plan, voluntary vision and pet insurance, voluntary identity theft protection plans, voluntary life and dependent life plans at discounted group rates, a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% company match, company‑paid holidays and a generous PTO plan.

Bausch+Stroebel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bausch+Stroebel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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