This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

Your role at Baxter

The Americas Accounting Center of Expertise (CoE) supports Baxter’s monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes and has insight to senior leadership.

This team focuses on ensuring accurate accounting treatment for sophisticated areas of accounting, evaluating internal controls, and establishing efficient and accurate close processes.

This position requires strong cross-functional collaboration with various Local Country Finance contacts, the Costa Rica Shared Services Center (SSC) and other members of the Accounting CoE.

Your team

We are in the midst of a ground-breaking journey, challenging the status-quo in various markets. With our global reach, you will have the opportunity to excel on an outstanding stage without the previous physical constraints. Our leaders are accessible, approachable, and genuinely interested in helping you achieve your goals. Together, we champion a collaborative and inclusive environment where you can define your own career path.

Are you ready to join us and help our mission to save and sustain lives?

What you'll be doing

• We resolve appropriate accounting treatment for transactions ensuring compliance with US GAAP and completion of documentation for audit purposes

• We partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate/timely reporting of monthly financial data, including required US GAAP/management adjustments and accounting support

• We prepare and assist in review of results (trend, variance, growth, etc) for areas of responsibility

• Coordinate close processes, effectively communicate results to collaborators, customers, partners, and teams.

• We review processes and find opportunities for improvement initiatives, including implementing and supervising post-implementation

• We handle and prepare month-end close entries for entry into JDE and FCCS – as the need arises

• We supervise and prepare entries required per ASC606 revenue accounting

• We challenge the status quo

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred

• Demonstration of key accounting/finance proficiencies and qualifications; typically 5 years of relevant industry accounting experience

• Proven understanding of US GAAP and financial analysis, including understanding of internal control requirements and relevant business environments

• Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Ability to lead ambiguity and multiple, challenging priorities and to efficiently handle or resolve issues to meet deadlines

• Proficient knowledge of FCCS and JDE systems preferred

• Process improvement and process innovation experience preferred

• Strong interpersonal, communication, teamwork skills, adaptable, self-starter with strong analytical skills and decision-making capabilities

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

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