Job Description

Are you naturally curious? So are we at MKS. Our collective curiosity drives us to be an innovation leader in many industries. Our products drive technology advancements across a wide range of applications such as 5G, augmented/virtual reality, autonomous vehicles, clean drinking water and space exploration. We are a team of collaborators who value fresh thinking and believe in mutual respect, constructive candor, diversity and inclusion. As a valued and trusted partner to our customers, we are continually pushing the boundaries of possibility. We believe in creating technology that transforms our world and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team. If this is appealing to you, we want to meet you.

We are looking for an exceptional Senior Accountant who can be a key member of our Corporate Finance team. In this position you will partner with the other team members to help accumulate financial information for external reporting and management reporting decisions. You will be involved with the financial close, assist in the preparation of quarterly SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, etc.) and have the opportunity to recommend continuous improvement ideas.

What you will do:

• Assist with preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including footnotes and XBRL requirements
• Assist with preparing financial statements and schedules for earnings call
• Assist with preparation of cashflow statement
• Analysis of divisional operating results as part of key corporate controls
• Review quarterly revenue for proper recognition
• Assist with the annual goodwill impairment analysis
• Assist with the accounting and review of lease accounting activities
• Research technical accounting issues, including accounting standards
• Support external auditors for schedule requests and internal control testing
• Other management projects

What will you bring to the team, along with your curiosity is:

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience, CPA preferred
• Public Accounting background desirable
• Experience and ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to research and analyze data drawn from multiple sources to find problems and make effective recommendations
• Demonstrated experience/ knowledge of Hyperion Enterprise/HFM, Oracle/SAP and exceptional Microsoft excel skills

MKS Instruments, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer. We solicit and hire applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category. Our policy is to employ the most qualified applicants. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with company policies and federal and state guidelines.

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.