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Neogen is looking to hire an Accounting Manager. This position will oversee Neogen’s Domestic process for Capital and Intangible Assets within SAP S4 HANA and Legacy ERP, including supervision of one Fixed Asset Accountant. Also responsible for Neogen’s R&D accounting process. This position will act as a business partner in all regards to deliver insightful feedback regarding capital and R&D spend. Will be a valued contributor that helps position Management to understand Return on Investment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Capital Assets

• Continue development surrounding Neogen’s fixed asset process in SAP S4 HANA, including creating capital projects, performing monthly settlement of costs, and conducting depreciation simulations.
• Review account coding for capital requisitions.
• Oversee input into Neogen's legacy fixed assets database, Thomson Reuters CS.
• Review the calculation for Neogen’s intangible assets and retain supporting documents.
• Review journal entries as required to reconcile capital accounts and record expense.
• Review monthly roll forward of fixed and intangible assets.
• Design and implement internal controls and conduct review procedures on a regular basis.
• Review a budget for each fiscal year for amortization and depreciation expense.
• Review a capital budget for each fiscal year.
• Complete quarterly (10Q) and year-end (10K) workpapers & disclosures, as required.
• Provide support for internal and external audits.
• Organize annual physical inventory for all material US locations.

Research and Development

• Continue development surrounding Neogen’s Research and Development accounting process in SAP S4/HANA.
• Tracking actual spend versus a budget and completing variance analysis, as required.
• Develop R&D monthly close process, including allocation and settlement of costs between R&D projects and cost centers, as required.
• Compile necessary documents for Neogen’s Federal Research and Development study including a project list, spend by project, spend by vendor, and retention of technical documents when required.
• Complete budgets and forecasts as necessary for R&D.
• Complete hourly rate calculations as necessary for cross-charging.
• Maintain intercompany process for any charging of R&D, including monthly accruals, account reconciliation, and invoicing.
• Work with R&D function to obtain a list of projects, time tracking, and provide visibility into year-to-date costs; maintain WBS structure within SAP S4/HANA.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis as required.
• Design and implement internal controls and conduct review procedures on a regular basis.

Skills and Competencies

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings occasionally.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values; Maintains confidentiality.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university
• 6 or more years of related work experience.
• Supervisory experience is preferred
• SAP S4 HANA Experience is strongly preferred
• Thomson Reuters Fixed Assets CS is a plus

WHO IS NEOGEN:

From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our food safety diagnostics are used within farming operations to the production facilities of most of the world’s best-known food companies. Neogen’s solutions are critical to the health and well-being of our customers’ operations – and in turn their consumers. What we do matters!

Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep believe in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust – the principles which guide our everyday decision—making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s the belief in these characteristics that provide a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.