Accountant jobs in United States, Massachusetts, Marlborough

Key responsibilities include:

• Evaluate proposed restructuring and integration projects and determine appropriate accounting treatment in accordance withASC 420 – Exit or Disposal Cost Obligationsand Boston Scientific’s accounting policy
• Prepare quarterly presentations for Senior Leadership highlighting restructuring program status
• Complete accounting close activities and related internal controls, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Partner with the SEC Reporting team to prepare high-quality footnotes and disclosures for our quarterly and annual filings
• Partner with the Corporate SOX team to maintain effective internal controls over areas of responsibility
• Liaise with external auditors to address review/audit questions and provide relevant responses and supporting documentation
• Deliver accurate annual plan and periodic forecast estimates to FP&A
• Drive continuous improvement within our processes to gain efficiencies
• Support an inclusive culture at BSC

Required qualifications:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience and education; Master’s degree a plus
  • CPA preferred
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience required. Prior experience in a public accounting firm preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; SAP and Hyperion Financial Management experience a plus.
  • The successful candidate will need to exhibit the following skills:
  • Strong accounting and analytical skills
  • Solid knowledge of US GAAP and ability to interpret and apply technical accounting research and reach conclusions
  • Desire to engage, lead, and work in cross-functional teams (independently and in a consultative manner)
  • Attention to detail and data accuracy, while understanding the “big picture”
  • Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills which provide the ability to establish and build working relationships with individuals throughout the organization

Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation forexempt, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions:It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

About the role:

The Accountant III, Corporate Accounting plays a key role in supporting various accounting processes and initiatives in an exciting work environment.Our team is a dynamic, high-performing group that is responsible for overseeing complex and judgmental accounting areas, implementing and maintaining global accounting policies and compliance with external reporting requirements in addition to supporting various process improvement initiatives related to core accounting concepts.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support the review and redesign of the company’s worldwide accounting processes for business-sponsored employee relocations. Requires working closely with the BSC Global Mobility team, the International Tax team, the Global Business Services group, third party service providers and local accounting teams worldwide to ensure appropriate accruals and expense recognition
• End-to-end process ownership for global pension accounting, including coordination of valuation reports with third party actuaries and preparation ofhigh-quality footnotes and disclosures for our annual SEC filing
• Complete accounting close activities and related internal controls, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations, for multiple benefit-related accounts
• Deliver accurate annual plan and periodic forecast estimates to our Financial Planning and Analysis team for each area of responsibility
• Perform monthly analysis and annual rate planning related to fringe benefits impacting all US sites and divisions
• Participate in preparation for future system implementations and process improvement projects
• Ensure a strong control environment and compliance with reporting standards and regulations
• Support tie out of annual proxy filing with SEC
• Manage ad hoc queries from internal customers, including senior management
• Identify and implement process improvements to gain efficiencies in the financial close process
• Foster an inclusive workplace that that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational and personal objectives

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting

• Minimum of 2 years of accounting or audit experience
• High level of personal and professional ethics and integrity

• Strong business acumen, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills which provide the ability to establish and grow working relationships with individuals throughout the organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A continuous improvement, proactive and strategic thinking mindset
• Strong time management skills, including the ability to effectively manage competing projects and priorities
• Minimum 3 days per week on-site in the Marlborough office

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA preferred
• SAP, Hyperion Financial Management, Tableau and/or Alteryx experience a plus
• Prior experience in a public accounting firm preferred
• Experience presenting to senior level leadership

• Experience collaborating with global teams

Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation forexempt, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions:It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Key responsibilities include:

• Apply technical accounting research to various areas including debt & derivatives, lease accounting, statement of cash flow, accounting for stock-based compensation
• Prepare technical accounting memos and presentations to highlight key considerations and financial impacts
• Complete accounting close activities and related internal controls, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Partner with the SEC Reporting team to prepare high-quality footnotes and disclosures for our quarterly and annual filings
• Partner with the Corporate SOX team to maintain effective internal controls over areas of responsibility
• Liaise with external auditors to address review/audit questions and provide relevant responses and supporting documentation
• Deliver accurate annual plan and periodic forecast estimates to FP&A for each area of responsibility
• Drive continuous improvement within our processes to gain efficiencies
• Support an inclusive culture at BSC

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience and education; Master’s degree a plus
• CPA preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience required. Prior experience in a public accounting firm preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; SAP and Hyperion Financial Management experience a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Copilot and/or ChatGPT Enterprise experience a plus.

Preferred qualifications:

• Strong accounting and analytical skills
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP and ability to interpret and apply technical accounting research and reach conclusions, particularly in areas of debt & derivative accounting, statement of cash flow, revenue recognition, lease accounting, accounting for stock-based compensation
• Desire to engage, lead, and work in cross-functional teams (independently and in a consultative manner)
• Attention to detail and data accuracy, while understanding the “big picture”
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills which provide the ability to establish and build working relationships with individuals throughout the organization

Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation forexempt, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions:It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform the monthly worldwide consolidation of the company's 150+ legal entities within the Hyperion reporting system; including preparation of key financial statements, and footnote disclosures.

• Represent Corporate Accounting as a subject matter expert in certain core accounting areas including Transfer Price Variance (TPV), non-controlling interest, and accounting for our highly inflationary economies.

• Perform technical accounting research and documentation of conclusions/decisions for management and auditors.

• End-to-end process ownership for the annual benefit plan audit including partnering with HR, SEC Reporting, external auditors (EY), and our 3rd party vendor, Vanguard, to ensure a smooth benefit plan audit process, and preparation of timely and accurate financial statements filed with the SEC.

• Liaise with the Global Business Services Group and divisional teams to ensure timely reporting for Boston Scientific Corporation, our largest legal entity.

• Lead meetings with EY to ensure timely delivery of audit requests

• Partner with the various groups within Corporate Tax on compensating adjustments and quarterly close processes.

• Manage ad hoc queries from internal customers, including Senior Management

• Ensure a strong control environment and compliance with reporting standards and regulations

• Identify and implement process improvements to gain efficiencies in the financial close process

• Foster an inclusive workplace that that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational and personal objective.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business

• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience

• Experience collaborating with global teams

• Solid understanding of the relationship of internal controls and business processes with financial statements and financial statement risks and assertions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and/or CPA

• SAP, Hyperion Financial Management, Tableau and/or Alteryx experience a plus.

• Prior experience in a public accounting firm preferred; mix of public/private a plus.

• Strong time management skills; ability to effectively manages competing projects and priorities

• Strong business acumen, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

• Strong interpersonal skills which provide the ability to establish and build working relationships with individuals throughout the organization

• A continuous improvement, proactive and strategic thinking mindset

• Learns quickly; willing to dive deep into project details

• Comfort with ambiguity and proven ability to work through roadblocks

About the role:

The Principal Accountant, Corporate Acquisitions plays a key role in supporting acquisitions, resolving accounting and process challenges, and developing scalable solutions across a global organization. Reporting to the Associate Director of Corporate Accounting and Consolidations, the Principal Accountant will work on complex acquisition accounting, master data creation, system testing, and will support the consolidated close process.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Participate in due diligence and planning meetings for each acquisition, understanding the activities of each site, and the related accounting implications
• Participate in the purchase price accounting process for newly acquired entities
• Partner with divisional finance teams to understand reporting needs and create master data for newly acquired entities, including entity codes and cost center creation, chart of accounts mapping, and system testing.
• Perform functional currency assessments for each acquired entity.
• Coordinate with divisional finance teams and with GBS to ensure timely data submissions
• Liaise with external auditors to address review/audit questions and provide relevant responses and supporting documentation
• Drive continuous improvement within our processes to gain efficiencies
• Support an inclusive culture at BSC

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience
• Experience collaborating with global teams
• Applies US GAAP by conducting technical accounting research, interpreting guidance, and documenting conclusions.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree and/or CPA
• Prior experience in a public accounting firm
• Experience with SAP, Hyperion Financial Management, Tableau or Alteryx
• Strong accounting and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• A continuous improvement, proactive and strategic thinking mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills which provide the ability to establish and build working relationships with individuals throughout the organization

Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation forexempt, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions:It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.