Staff Accountant II - General Ledger (Finance)

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.

Arthrex Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

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.