Sr Analyst, Accounting
Publication date:
20 November 2024Workload:
100%Contract type:
Permanent position- Place of work:La Aurora
This is where you save and sustain lives
At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.
Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.
Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.
Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.
#ThisIsWhere
Your role at Baxter
You will work with the execution of recording of manual journal entries, preparing and approving of account reconciliations, and completing month-end close actives (UCAN and LATAM) entities. Prepare some additional repots loves balance sheet and PL to share with COE team. In addition, this role will provide accounting reports and information to business partners, will provide information for internal and external audit support, and will aid in statutory accounting for these areas. You will also support various ad-hoc projects, as needed.
Your Team
At Baxter Healthcare Corporation, we are proud of the outstanding products and therapies that touch the lives of millions of people worldwide every day. We are passionate about driving ground-breaking innovations that bring more personalized care to all individuals. With our 87 years of experience, we have successfully competed at the critical intersection of life-saving ideas and healthcare providers. Now, we are more ambitious than ever to transform global healthcare for years to come!
What you'll be doing
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Ensure all ad-hoc accounting and month-end accounting close tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and timely.
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Perform and support journal entry completion, posting, and preparation for pre-and-post month end close tasks, including balance sheet variance analysis, among others.
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Successfully engage with manager and business partners key issues that arise and be able to discuss through end-to-end accounting process flows (T-accounts)
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Proactively work with manager to discuss team and task priorities; address questions and address to manager if sophisticated or unclear.
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Work closely with partners and Local Country Finance Leaders to understand, explain, and document key variance drivers related to Payroll and Accrued Liabilities and other such areas.
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Drive standardization and operational improvement/process efficiencies in accounting areas.
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Provide effective internal accounting controls, which include the correct application of procedures and adherence to Global policies, completion of accounting reconciliations, and compliance with US GAAP and S-Ox policies.
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Maintain accurate monthly task list of self and work according to the task list; own accounting conclusions and proper US GAAP accounting for all owned tasks, and own efficiency of direct report performance
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Ensure creation and maintenance of process documentation (i.e., job aids, SOPs, etc) to ensure the documentation is detailed and understandable.
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Deliver all due requirements.
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Propose, develop, participate and lead projects related to operational improvements.
What you'll bring
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Bachelor’s degree Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
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5+ years experience in ledger based accounting
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English knowledge (B2+), both written and verbal
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Continuous learner with a positive approach to learning
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Work experience in general accounting processes and implementation projects (all stages)
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Proven track record to prioritize work & problem tackle with strong analytical skills required
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Strong ERP knowledge (JDE, SAP, Oracle), JDE highly preferred
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MS Excel skills (pivot, VLOOKUP, index match and shortcut key use)
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Use of reporting tools (Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, etc.) highly preferred
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us at Baxter Healthcare Corporation and be part of an elite team that is driven by innovation, teamwork, and the desire to make a difference in global healthcare.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Reasonable Accommodations
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