Global Liabilities Accountant (1 Year Contract)

Job 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. Summary The Liabilities Accountant is responsible for preparing and recording manual journal entries tied to Indirect Purchases across the globe. The role requires understanding of complex accounting matters, quick problem-solving skills and strong collaboration with other finance and non-finance teams. Key Responsibilities Prepare manual journals for various expense accruals with adequate supporting documentation Verify expense accruals created by procurement systems such as Coupa are booked and any errors are properly followed-up and fixed during the month-end Close cycle Respond to queries from local country finance in a timely manner Complete assigned account reconciliations in Blackline per established deadlines 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 and work closely with Regional Controllership teams 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 Requirements Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience. Work Knowledge / Skills Required 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 Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or part qualified ACCA/CIMA/CPA Ability and willingness to travel internationally as required Experience in JDE, Blackline, Alteryx and W-Desk is an advantage Additional hours at critical times (e.g., month-end) may be required. Also, and on an exceptional basis, the role may require work on public holiday 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 Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Recruitment Fraud Notice Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice .