Accountant II
Heredia, H, CR
Additional Locations: N/A
Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance
At our company, we value diversity and believe it is our greatest strength. We are committed to empowering women, supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Our belief is that your diversity enriches our work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we wholeheartedly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. Additionally, we have a Gender Equality Policy that reflects our commitment to fairness and equality in the workplace.
About the role:
This Role operates within the company’s Global Business Services organization to provide high quality accounting expertise and service to various client businesses within Boston Scientific Corporation. This role performs a variety of low to medium complexity duties in payroll such as analyzing accounts, booking necessary journal entries, preparing reports, and performing the monthly financial close. Ensures consistency with global processes and maximizes operational efficiency. This role measures performance against key performance indicators and continually identifies ways to improve and streamline processes.
You're Responsibilities include:
- Performs month-end close process and acts as liaison with several supported sites.
- Compiles and analyzes financial information through preparation of reports and general ledger journal entries.
- Assures financial accuracy for all supported sites and supports all legal entity closings on a monthly basis.
- Takes an active interest in seeking opportunities for continuous improvement, standardizing processes across multiple legal entities.
- Builds and maintains relationships throughout the organization.
- Establishes and communicates accounting processes by maintaining a thorough understanding of GAAP and new accounting guidance as appropriate.
- Implementation and maintenance of internal controls. Ensure adherence to internal policies and best practice policies.
- Partners with E&Y and SOX management team to fulfill audit requests.
- Works to deliver upon key performance metrics and service levels agreed with business partners and management.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
- English Level +95%.
- 2 years’ relevant experience.
- SAP Experience a plus.
- Payroll accounting experience a plus.
- Open to working across global time zone.
- Strong communication skills.
- Must have highly developed customer relationship skills with strong service orientation.
- Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Ability to work independently.
- Experience working in shared service environment preferred.
- Holds self-accountable to a performance metric culture building performance excellence.
- Inquisitive and takes an active interest in opportunities to improve the efficiency of work.
- Team member oriented.
- Strong integrity.
- Respect for others.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Microsoft Office proficient knowledge: Excel (intermediate - advanced), Word, Power Point, Outlook, etc.
Requisition ID: 605809
As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.
So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!
Benefits • Life-Work Integration • Community • Career Growth
At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination, and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people’s lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose—improving lives through your life’s work.
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