Senior Accounting Associate

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.

At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.

Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Financial Accountant

As Financial Accountant, you will be part of the commercial organization to ensure the accuracy and integrity of Elanco's financial records.

In this role you’ll be responsible for various accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and supporting the month-end and year-end close processes.

Your Responsibilities:


* Maintain general ledger accounts, prepare and post journal entries for various transactions.


* Perform regular reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies.


* Support month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries and supporting schedules.


* Assist in the preparation of financial statements and other management reports, ensuring compliance with accounting policies.


* Maintain and adhere to internal controls, provide audit support, and identify process improvements.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Bachelor’s Degree in accounting.


* A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in accounting or a related field.


* Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices (U.S.

GAAP) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):


* CPA or pursuing CPA designation.


* Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.


* Experience in the animal health industry.

Additional Information:

Travel: 0% - 10%

Location: Mercado Andares (Zapopan)

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.

At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment.

If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.

You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights...