International accountant

Job Description:

Work location : Altorf - France

About Mars Petcare

At Mars Petcare we have one purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS™. Through comprehensive veterinary care, nutrition, breakthrough programs in diagnostics, wearable health monitoring, DNA testing and pet welfare we help pets in more than 130 countries. For decades we’ve supported research into the incredible science of human animal interaction at the Waltham Petcare Science Institute where scientists discover important advances in pet health and wellness. Mars Petcare is part of Mars, Incorporated, a global, family-owned business with a focus on becoming Sustainable in a Generation, reflective of the many pets and communities we serve. Follow us on LinkedIn

About scil-Antech

scil animal care company France, headquartered in Altorf (France), was founded in 1998. As an Antech Company, it is now part of Mars Science & Diagnostic. scil offers a complete range of products and services in the field of diagnostics to provide quality care to pets. Focused on innovation and thanks to strategic partnerships with world leaders in diagnosis and treatment, scil offers veterinarians the advantages of the latest generation technologies in the two areas of Imaging and Laboratory.

As part of our business development, we are creating a new position in our accounting & finance department. Varied, challenging tasks in an international working environment: support for accounting integration of new business units, US GAAP & local GAAP, daily operations etc.

• Business studies with a focus on accounting, possibly CPA or training as an accountant with additional qualification as an international accountant
• Several years of professional experience in accounting with an international focus Experience in an auditing company is an advantage
• Sound knowledge in the areas of bookkeeping, accounting, and tax law
• Experience in the preparation of balance sheets in accordance with local- and US-GAAP
• Experience in working with ERP/reporting systems.
• Very good written and spoken French and English
• Structured and independent way of working
• Good MS Office skills, especially good Excel skills
• Ability to work in a team and strong communication skills
• High level of self-initiative

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for various companies in accordance with local GAAP and US GAAP
• Determination and documentation of provisions and accruals
• Determination and documentation of balance sheet accounts, receivables, and liabilities
• Booking and maintenance of fixed assets, loans, and leasing contracts
• Reconciliation, analysis, and evaluation of balance sheet accounts as part of account reconciliations
• Reporting the results for the period to the parent company
• Performing, analyzing and documenting closing entries in accordance with internal controls guidelines
• Integration of new companies into the existing closing processes
• Participation in cross-departmental optimization projects

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• An interesting, varied and pet-friendly field of activity
• A pleasant, motivating, and dynamic working environment
• A permanent contract - 39 hours/week
• Salary according to profile and experience
• A personalized induction program to support you in your new role 
• And many other services,

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.