Accountant III, AtR - General Accounting

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**Additional Locations:** N/A **Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance** At our company, we value diversity and believe it is our greatest strength. We are committed to empowering women, supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Our belief is that your diversity enriches our work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we wholeheartedly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. Additionally, we have a Gender Equality Policy that reflects our commitment to fairness and equality in the workplace. Hybrid Roles: Boston Scientific's hybrid workplace includes WFH and onsite. You will have the opportunity to discuss details in the interview. **About the role:** This role operates within the company’s Global Business Services organization and provides high-quality accounting expertise and services to Boston Scientific Corporation. The position performs moderately complex general and corporate accounting activities, including account analysis, journal entry preparation, financial reporting, system interface management, and month-end close and consolidation. The role monitors performance against key indicators and identifies opportunities to improve and streamline processes. **Your responsibilities include:** - Maintain balance sheet accounts and prepare monthly and annual accounting reports. - Implement, maintain, and improve internal controls within the Finance function, ensuring compliance with applicable SOX requirements. - Review and approve account reconciliations and journal entries. - Create and maintain Desktop Procedures and supporting process documentation. - Oversee the timely and accurate execution of assigned accounting processes, including month-end close activities. - Coordinate with external auditors and the SOX management team to fulfill audit requests. - Actively seek opportunities for continuous improvement and process standardization across multiple entities. - Collaborate with several groups within BSC, including local sites, to ensure that all perspectives are considered when implementing changes and improvements. - Provide accurate and timely information to internal and external partners, including responses to urgent and ad hoc requests. - Lead or support finance and accounting projects, including process improvements, system implementations, and implementation to policy updates. - Meet key performance metrics and service levels agreed upon with business partners. - Perform other accounting activities as assigned. **What we are looking for:** - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. - At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience; experience in a shared services environment is preferred. - Upper-intermediate English proficiency (B2 or equivalent), with strong written and verbal communication skills. - Strong knowledge of general accounting principles; lease accounting knowledge is preferred. - Knowledge of SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, and Cadency is preferred. - Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Power Platform. - Detail-oriented and accountable, with the ability to work and resolve accounting issues independently, coordinate multiple activities and projects, and consistently meet performance expectations. - Collaborative and service-oriented, with strong stakeholder relationship skills. - Innovative, inquisitive, and proactive in identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and processes. **Requisition ID:**634154 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! **Benefits • Life-Work Integration • Community • Career Growth** At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination, and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people’s lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose—improving lives through your life’s work. #CRTA #CRGH