Banking Accountant

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

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.

Banking Accountant

About the Role

This role operates within Boston Scientific's Global Business Services (GBS) organization, providing high-quality accounting expertise and services across the Americas and EMEA regions.

The position involves performing a range of moderately complex to complex bank accounting activities, including account analysis, journal entries, financial reporting, system interface management, and monthly financial close and consolidation processes. The role also involves monitoring performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and continuously identifying opportunities to improve, standardize, and streamline accounting processes.

Your Responsibilities May Include

• Compile and analyze bank accounting information, prepare financial reports, and post general ledger journal entries.
• Support bank accounting processes, including reviewing and approving journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and appropriate supporting documentation.
• Establish, maintain, and communicate accounting procedures while ensuring compliance with SOX controls, GAAP, and applicable accounting standards.
• Collaborate with EY and the SOX management team to respond to audit requests and provide required documentation.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policies and best practices.
• Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement and process standardization across multiple legal entities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and local sites to ensure all relevant perspectives are considered when implementing changes and improvements.
• Provide accurate and timely information to internal and external stakeholders, including responding to urgent and ad hoc requests.
• Lead or support finance and accounting projects, including updates to accounting policies and procedures.
• Monitor and deliver agreed key performance indicators (KPIs) and service levels.
• Support the development of junior accountants through knowledge sharing, guidance, and mentorship.
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• 3–6 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience in bank accounting would be an advantage.
• Experience with SAP and SAP S/4HANA would be an advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and good working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong customer relationship management skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to collaborate with teams across different global time zones.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

What We Offer

• Hybrid work model (3 days in the office)
• Work in an international, dynamic, and innovative environment.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and professional development programs.
• Career growth opportunities with mentoring, coaching, and global exposure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Private healthcare (Lux Med VIP)
• Multisport card / Culture card
• Lunch card
• Life insurance
• Language courses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Internal events & charity initiatives

Requisition ID: 636106

Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at www.bostonscientific.com and follow us on LinkedIn.