- Location
- CR/HE - Costa Rica/Heredia
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Source
- Workday
Description
This is where your work makes a difference.
At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
The Senior Accounting Accountant is responsible for activities related to the various entities within a region. The role requires understanding of complex accounting matters, quick problem-solving skills and strong collaboration with other finance and non-finance teams.
Your team
We develop quality products with the patient in mind, so our efforts are also patient-centric. That means you can be proud of our work and the value we provide to people every day.
As a large, multinational organization, you have the opportunity to expand your knowledge through collaboration with a variety of individuals, exposure to different facets of our portfolio, and a supportive leadership team that encourages ongoing development.
What you'll be doing
Prepare manual journals as needed with adequate supporting documentation
Responsible for preparing reserves such as E&O, NRV etc for complex entities
Prepare complex accounting variance analysis as needed
Complete account reconciliations in Blackline per established deadlines
Respond to queries from local country finance in a timely manner
Provide audit support as needed
Support regional and global reporting requirements such as monthly Balance Sheet & P&L Flux analysis
Support monthly/quarterly/annual close processes
Ensure adherence of processes to company's policies and procedures, internal and external audit requirements and local rules and regulations; support strengthening of financial processes and controls
Support local, regional, and global projects, as required
Maintain focus on continuous process improvement opportunities
PPV, PII, IRV process
What you'll bring
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field or 50%-75% of career completion
Minimum of 2 years of accounting or inventory accounting experience
Background in Manufacturing accounting
Proven experience in a multinational environment and/or audit
Good knowledge of US GAAP
Strong analytical skills
Excellent communication skills, diplomatic, flexible and “can do” mind-set
Fluent in both written and spoken English
Strong reporting tools including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Ability and willingness to travel internationally as required
Experience in JDE, Blackline, Alteryx and W-Desk is an advantage
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable Accommodations
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