Senior Accountant - Cardiovascular

Additional Locations:US-MN-Maple Grove; US-MN-Arden Hills

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.

About the role:

Boston Scientific's Cardiovascular Finance and Accounting Group is looking for a self-motivated, well organized, analytical, detail-oriented individual to assist in the monthly close accounting process. The individual should possess strong communication skills, the ability to work with cross-functional teams, and a proven ability to manage concurrent projects in a fast-paced, challenging environment and be eager to contribute to the success of the department and the company.

Key responsibilities include:

The Senior Accountant will perform a variety of complex duties in general accounting such as analyzing accounts, preparing reports, and performing the monthly financial close, forecasting, and consolidation duties.

• Manages finished goods inventory accounting for Cardiovascular divisional team; provides meaningful analytics and expense projections
• Works closely with Supply Chain, Field Inventory, and franchise teams to establish and monitor inventory reserves. Additionally, assists with product lifecycle planning and launch execution
• Collaborate with Accounting and Finance partners in the global regions, plant networks, and corporate teams on various aspects of finished goods inventory accounting
• Assists in the planning and execution of the annual field inventory counts
• Researches and communicates accounting policies by maintaining a thorough understanding of GAAP
• Performs month-end and quarter-end close processes
• Compiles and analyzes financial information through preparation of reports, general ledger entries, and journal entries
• Assures financial accuracy by preparing internal management reporting and analysis
• Maintains internal control envrionment and assists with regular SOX documentation and testing requirements
• Supports annual operating plan and interim forecast cycles
• Supports internal and external audits
• Takes an active interest in seeking opportunities for continuous improvement and standardizing processes

What we're looking for:

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of progressive experience with a public accounting firm or large, complex multi-national company
• Prior inventory accounting experience preferred
• Detail oriented
• Self-starter
• Strong integrity
• Winning spirit
• Must have highly developed customer relationship and communication skills
• Inquisitive and takes an active interest in opportunities to improve the efficiency of work
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications; SAP and Hyperion experience preferred

Preferred qualifications:

• Combination of Audit and Industry Accounting experience
• High proficiency with Excel
• CPA

Requisition ID:609866

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!