EMEA Staff Accountant

BioDot Inc. is recognized as a world leader in the supply of diagnostic manufacturing equipment, which frequently enables, inspires, and educates scientists to commercialize their ideas from R&D through to manufactured products.  We are part of ATS Corporation, part of the Life Sciences Group and our segment positively impacts the quality of lives of billions of people across the globe by providing automation of care products/solutions and services across the healthcare and life sciences markets we choose to participate in.

BioDot is uniquely focused on the specialized requirements of Rapid Test / BioSensor / Lyophilization and Clinical Laboratory development and manufacturing environments. BioDot has several standard product lines and custom automated systems to meet the needs of these markets. Please review our website https://www.biodot.com for further clarification.

BioDot is currently experiencing growth and we currently have the immediate need for a Business Development Specialist to work out of our Chichester, UK, European Office.  

The Staff Accountant ensures the company receives payments for goods and services and records these transactions accordingly. This includes verifying and posting receipts and resolving any discrepancies. Assures effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with current international financial reporting standards (IFRS) government regulations and Bill 198/ Sarbanes-Oxley.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• General accounting process: cash, accounts receivable, fixed assets, expense reports, other general ledger activity. 
• Assure proper segregation of duties and other controls are in place to secure company against impropriety. 
• Monthly close and financial reporting process, including special quarterly, yearend and tax requirements. 
• Assure they align with IFRS requirements. Perform reconciliations on all general ledger accounts. 
• Prepare journal entries along with other month-end closing activities. 
• Assist with physical inventory counts and resulting analysis. 
• Review and perform account accruals. 
• Working knowledge of accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
• Record retention for Finance, Human Resources and other areas as required. 
• Annual planning and monthly financial forecasting. 
• Comply with all Biodot and ATS reporting requirements.
• Pursue and implement process improvement in the department. 
• Lead and/or participate in audits as assigned. 
• Quality requirements and initiatives as required. 
• Generate sales and gross margin, cost reports and presentations. 
• Content should include trend analysis with cause and suggestions for improvement. 
• Generate other analysis as required for running business and supporting initiatives.
• Comply with International Standardization Organization (ISO) standards and documentation for department. 
• Participate in ATS Business Model (ABM) and Kaizen events.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards, in accordance to corporate and divisional procedures, and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct. 

QUALIFICATIONS:    

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Up to three (3) years equivalent accounting experience. 
• Preferred two (2) years of experience in an IFRS environment.
• Excellent math, communication, and organizational skills. 
• Software/system knowledge, e.g. Xero, Sage, or similar, Microsoft Office suite, advanced level skill in Excel, JDE and OneStream -  a plus
• Ability to work with business systems; directly or indirectly. 
• Must be hands-on and must be able to meet deadlines for his or her responsibilities either directly or indirectly.