Senior Analyst - Tax Accounting

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At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.       

About the Role:

The Tax Accounting group prepares Boston Scientific’s global income tax provision for SEC financial reporting. We are a high-performing, inclusive team that supports each other’s growth while achieving key business goals. We work cross-functionally with teams across Corporate Finance and within Corporate tax. The Tax Accounting group is also responsible for the tax-related purchase price accounting for transactions, managing the audit of the tax provision, and researching technical issues related to financial statement reporting.
 
We are seeking a self-motivated and experienced Senior Analyst to join our Tax Accounting team, reporting to the Senior Manager. The ideal candidate is someone who has experience preparing or auditing ASC 740 calculations. The candidate should bring a proactive mindset and offer fresh ideas based on their prior experiences, including suggestions for process improvements. The Company currently offers a three-day hybrid work environment. The candidate will work independently and must be comfortable adapting to changing priorities. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset are key to success in this role.
 
Your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and review international tax provisions and related return to provision analysis in our tax provision software (Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE Tax Provision) in accordance with U.S. GAAP (ASC 740).
• Collaborate with external auditors to provide documentation and support throughout the course of the Company’s quarterly and annual audit of the income tax provision. 
• Prepare quarterly entries in accordance with U.S GAAP, as well as reconciliations between management and U.S. GAAP reporting.
• Coordinate deliverables from the various tax groups, including Tax Resolutions, Forecasting and Analysis, Federal & State, and Global Structuring teams, as well as Corporate Accounting and the foreign sites.
• Serve as the main point of contact for income tax-related questions from foreign sites and outside service providers.
• Maintain monthly income tax account reconciliations and propose journal entries.
• Support the execution of SOX 404 internal controls and testing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with subject matter experts who identify and document uncertain tax positions. Ensure the reserves are accurately reconciled within our tax provision software and appropriately disclosed in the financial statements.
• Assist the Senior Tax Manager, Acquisitions and Integrations with entering purchase accounting adjustments into the tax provision software and documenting deferred tax balances that are established.
• Research US GAAP accounting issues and documenting findings in internal memo format as appropriate. Report conclusions to management.
• Assist with income tax accounting for special projects as needed, including business combinations and divestitures.
• Participate in BSC’s continuous improvement initiative by suggesting and implementing process improvements that decrease cycle time and leverage technology.

Required qualifications:

• BS Degree in accounting
• 4+ years of related work experience in public accounting and a combination of public accounting and a large multinational corporate tax environment
• Working knowledge of ASC 740 principles and U.S. GAAP accounting
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, adhere to tight deadlines, exhibit strong attention to detail, problem solve, and manage multiple priorities
• Thrives in an environment where they work independently while also collaborating regularly with all team members
• Strong analytical, technical, written and verbal communication skills, as well as an eagerness to learn
• Excellent technology skills including proficiency with Excel and Office 365 

Preferred qualifications:

• CPA and/or master’s in taxation 
• Experience with tax software applications such as Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE tax Provision and various online research tools.
• Experience with SAP, HFM and SmartView or other large ERP systems

Requisition ID: 621751

Minimum Salary: $89200 

Maximum Salary: $169500 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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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!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.