Requisition ID: 62014 Title: Staff Accountant II - General Ledger Division: Arthrex, Inc. (US01) Location: Naples, FL
Arthrex is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively seeking a Staff Accountant II - General Ledger to m aintain all aspects of the General Ledger accounts and related master data that are applicable for the Arthrex entities with the objective to deliver timely, accurate and reconciled accounts, financial reports, and cash flows with adequate evaluation that withstand vetting through audits. Are you interested to work, learn, and professionally advance in a fast-growing global organization with great resources and opportunities? Then apply to join our talented team and support us in Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Month-End Closing and Reporting
Process assigned month end closing tasks for one or more company codes in SAP
Perform balance sheet account reconciliations on a monthly basis
Process intercompany charge backs, reconciliations, and billings as necessary
Timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports or roll forwards
Prepare schedules and documentation for the Arthrex Tax group as well as for internal/external audits as needed
Transactional Processes and Account Maintenance
Calculate and post journal entries such as accruals, reserves, allowances and adjustments to properly account for transactions and accurately measure the valuation of balances like capitalized assets, inventory and liabilities
Where inventory accounting is applicable, ensure assigned master data accuracy and process product related fixed asset transactions
When assigned, calculate and post regional and global elimination entries for preparation of consolidated financial statements.
When applicable, calculate realized/unrealized foreign exchange gains/losses as they pertain to FX trades, foreign denominated cash accounts and revaluation of balance sheet accounts to group currency at month end. Understand and validate currency translation and reporting of realized/unrealized gains.
Where applicable, maintain master data such as for fixed assets, cost centers, internal orders
Obtain approvals where a process requires it like for fixed asset spend releases
Other specific tasks may be required and assigned like intercompany transfers, depreciation and useful life determination for patents or other assets, ad hoc requests or analyses for internal customers and finance leadership
Research and Analytics
Ensure transactions and journal entries are recorded according to US GAAP and aligned with Arthrex' finance and reporting manual
Analyze account fluctuations, trends and variances to budget and prior periods in order to highlight business risks, opportunities and allow for timely decision making
Assist in completion of the presentation of financial statements and company performance
Planning and Process Improvement Functions
Participate and support budgetary processes as needed
Support or provide inputs for preparation of cash flow forecasts
Identify and recommend process improvements to financial processes and reports
Adhere to internal control policies
Additional Duties & Responsibilities:
Expected to display general working knowledge of US GAAP principles
Gain experience in multi-tasking and prioritizing work
Able to perform routine transaction processing and standard, repeatable monthly tasks
Expected to gain and demonstrate full knowledge of assigned accounting related areas
Ability to independently calculate and process more advanced monthly entries or cost programs including reconciliations
Ability to transparently report on budget and actual spent for assigned areas including production based fixed assets or similar
Preferred Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
2 + years of relevant work experience required
Specialized Skills:
Working knowledge of SAP ERP system including basic CO functionality like cost centers and production orders, procurement
Problem solving and analytical skills with high attention to detail
Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLookups, database downloads)
Strong working knowledge of IBM Cognos/TM1 (PAW, PAFE) and DBRW formulas or SAP drill downs
Strong collaboration and basic presentation skills
Blackline experience preferred
Discretion/Latitude:
Works independently, as well as with a team, under very general supervision. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy .
Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:
Virtual machines and laptops. Microsoft environment. Work with standard current computer applications, including but not limited to collaboration tools, email, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements.
Language and Communication Skills:
Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
