At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
A Day in the LifeWe are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to support key financial processes and projects.Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepares internal and external financial reports.
Compiles and analyzes financial information to record transactions, prepare reports, and review and verify accuracy.
Responsible for the adherence to and communication of accounting and auditing policies and procedures and internal controls.
Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements and reports for accuracy and completeness.
Support month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations and journal entries.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, GAAP, and relevant regulatory requirements.
Assist with balance sheet and profit and loss variance analysis.
Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff.
Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for financial data and reporting needs.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
Must Have: Preferred Requirements
Professional certification (CPA, CMA, or equivalent) strongly preferred
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Advanced knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system
Experience with process improvement and automation initiatives
Big four audit experience
5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
High level of integrity and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
OneStream, Blackline, etc.)
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
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