Accountant III

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.

Accountant III, ATR - Inventory Accounting

About the role

The candidate's role is aimed, to be eventually, subject matter expert for EMEA (Europe, South Africa and Middle East) inventory accounting processes, gaining strong understanding of associated operational processes. Overall workload expectation is approx. 50% operational activities and 50% projects/administrative. Within the operational part the job is a mix of approximately 35% accounting and 65% analyses for the designated BSC manufacturing sites, Tier 1 and Tier 2 EMEA warehouses and consignment inventory. You are the point of contact for all things inventory, and you drive expected behavior and influence stakeholders across the regions. You will be a senior accountant working closely together with junior accounts in the existing team. You operate within a multi-cultural, diverse and inclusive driven team. It is expected that you will proactively identify ways to improve and streamline processes and are leading the implementation of process improvements and standardizations while cooperating with other GBS business process leaders. The candidate performs a variety of complex duties related to balance sheet and profit and loss chart of accounts.

Your responsibilities include

• Core role is subject matter expert of supply chain inventory accounting processes, being a solid business partner for other associated global finance teams, supply chain management, divisional central accounting, FP&A, business controls and multi region GBS teams.
• End to end ownership of balance sheet inventory (i.e., capital equipment, Irish manufacturing, transfer price variance).
• End to end ownership P&L other cost of goods sold (i.e., purchase price variance, drop-shipment sales and cost of goods sold, transfer price variance).
• Be business partner (i.e., Irish, Supply Chain, FP&A, Local Finance) and provide business analytics, be able to turn financials into narrative.
• Operationally execute complex account reconciliations and review, approve prepared internal controls, journal entry and reconciliation prepared by junior accounts.
• Drive continues improvement, value improvement, partner with global process steward.
• Mentorship juniors in team, globalization view ATR inventory and backup structure other senior position, consult on internal controls.
• Ensure all activities comply with legal demands, ethical standards and the Internal Quality Management System.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Financial accounting or Business Economics
• 5+ years relevant experience
• SAP experience, additional automation capabilities are a plus
• Fluent in English, additional language capabilities are a plus
• DE&I minded individual
• Strong verbal & written communication skills and focus on building relationships
• Self-motivated yet team player and takes ownership in all responsibilities
• Change agent that focuses on a high level of quality
• Continuous Improvement and analytical mindset
• Role to be filled at Senior Accountant level with demonstrable experience and skillset

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.