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Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE:CAH) is an $87 billion company that improves the cost-effectiveness and quality of health care. Cardinal Health helps pharmacies, hospitals and ambulatory care sites focus on patient care while reducing costs, improving efficiency and increasing profitability. As one of the largest suppliers of pharmaceuticals and medical products in the world, Cardinal Health is an essential link in the health care supply chain, and is also a leading manufacturer of medical and surgical products, including gloves, surgical apparel and fluid management products.
In addition, the company supports the growing diagnostic industry by supplying medical products to clinical laboratories and operating the nation's largest network of radiopharmacies that dispense products to aid in the early diagnosis and treatment of disease. Ranked No. 18 on the Fortune 500, Cardinal Health employs more than 30,000 people worldwide. More information about the company may be found at www.cardinalhealth.com
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JOB TITLE: Advisor, General Acctg At Cardinal Health, we're developing the innovative products and services that make healthcare safer and more productive. Join a growing, global company genuinely committed to making a difference for our customers and communities.
Function: Finance General Family: General Accounting
What General Accounting contributes to Cardinal Health General Accounting is responsible for maintaining the financial books and records and preparing financial statements in accordance with accounting standards.
What is expected of you for success in your role - Demonstrates advanced knowledge of respective area, accounting practices and policies
- Prepares and reviews more complex transactions such as eliminations and consolidations
- Reviews financial reporting within own area to assess accuracy.
- Researches variances, and corrects accounting transactions and balances
- Applies accounting knowledge and policies to properly state account balances requiring judgment or estimation
What is expected of you and others at this level in Finance - General for functional success - Works to understand complex functional situations by paying attention to the details of the tasks at hand and by breaking them down into smaller pieces
- Proactively develops and maintains broad knowledge of the technical disciplines in own functional area(s); applies broad knowledge of trends and
- Uses deep subject matter/functional expertise, influence and process skills to help internal/external customers and stakeholders identify and meet their high priority needs while considering cultural and diversity implications.
- Measures and evaluates the effectiveness of protocols, programs or deliverables; compares measurement results to standards and takes
- Evaluates alternative solutions/decisions in light of the potential impact on the internal/external customer and Cardinal Health; understands the resource implications of solutions and makes recommendations in adherence to governance and prioritization guidelines
Accountabilities in this role - Responsible for the consolidation of the financial statements for selected business units within the Medical segment (Medical Supply Chain, Clinical/Procedural and Canada). The position will leverage a qualified candidate's accounting skill-set and afford them the opportunity to perform high-level oversight for the new Medical segment in FY2010.
- Perform monthly/quarterly close responsibilities related to: reserve/accrual adjustments, balance sheet reconciliations, financial statement review, balance sheet analytics, and other close activities.
- Prepare analysis and reporting of investments.
- Prepare analysis of equity activity.
- Prepare reports to government agencies.
- Perform quarterly SEC reporting responsibilities, including (but not limited to) goodwill, intangibles and equity
- Assist external auditors with quarterly and annual compliance requests.
- Assist in preparation of Corporate Tax Packages and Corporate Tax inquiries.
- Perform monthly analysis of Other Income/Expense (Sundry) and prepare annual plan.
- Provide ad-hoc business unit support.
Qualifications
- BA in accounting or finance or a related field; CPA or MBA preferred
- Minimum 3 yrs experience
- Strong communication & analytical skills
- SAP knowledge preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to effectively prioritize projects & goals, be flexible, and team oriented
- Consistently and accurately meet deadlines
- Good organizational skills with a strong attention to detail
- Must be highly motivated self-starter and be results oriented
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