Staff Accountant, Entry LevelJob LocationsUS-OH-CincinnatiCompanyMeridian Bioscience, Inc.DepartmentFinance

　　of Openings1About MeridianMeridian Bioscience is a fully integrated life science company that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic products. We are dedicated to developing and delivering better solutions that give answers with speed, accuracy and simplicity that are redefining the possibilities of life from discovery to diagnosis. We are looking for talented and passionate individuals that help drive our vision. Our innovative culture will allow interested candidates to discover and create, through collaboration, cutting edge solutions to tough problems.Job SummaryExcellent Cincinnati based new grad opportunity for accounting career at the global corporate headquarters of a recognized Forbes best small company.The Staff Accountant will be responsible for closing the books and reporting results of operations to the corporate office. The Staff Accountant will also be responsible for valuing inventory, assisting with the preparation of budgets and forecasts, maintaining fixed asset records and preparing financial reports as needed, certain state sales tax/registration filings for all U.S. business entities for multiple state and local jurisdictions, reconciliations of accounts payable and receivable liability accounts.Key DutiesTasks/Duties/Responsibilities:Monthly accounting close activities:Prepare journal entries to record monthly transactions;Prepare reconciling cash with bank statements and AP/AR;Prepare intercompany billings (both USD and foreign currency);Prepare account reconciliations for general ledger accounts (including foreign currency denominated accounts);Maintain fixed assets and communicate with project leaders for updates;Review, explain, and resolve accounting issues and discrepancies; andPrepare monthly financial statement analyses.Coding of freight invoices and allocations to product lines.Upload payroll and travel expenses into ERP system.Maintain fixed assets and communicate with project leaders for updates;Review, explain, and resolve accounting issues and discrepancies; andPrepare monthly financial statement analyses.Coding of freight invoices and allocations to product lines.Upload payroll and travel expenses into ERP system.Fixed Asset AccountingMaintain CER records; advise corporate accounting of closed CERs.Ensure that depreciation expense entries post to the proper unit.Prepare Personal Property Tax listings for Tennessee and Florida.Conduct fixed asset audits.General Ledger and Financial ReportingMaintain general ledger - new account additions, budget changes and account changes.Prepare new reports as requested by management.Assist with AuditsAssist Controller with audit schedule preparation.Assist auditors with questions before, during and after the audit.State filings:Calculate and analyze sales/use tax data for accuracy.Reconcile data against the general ledger accounts.Investigate questionable data and take corrective action when necessary.Submit state and local jurisdictional sales and use tax returns with payments in a timely manner by mail or electronic submission.Submit registrations for new sales and use taxing jurisdictions when necessary.Respond to, resolve, and track notices from taxing jurisdictions in a timely manner.Research and stay up to date on tax filing laws and regulations.Assist with submission of data required by registered agent to facilitate filing of business licenses as needed.Accounts Payable and ReceivableRun payable and receivable agi