**This is where you save and sustain lives**
At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.
Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.
Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.
Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.
- Job Description
**About Us**
Our products and therapies touch the lives of millions of people around the world every day, which is why we are focused on transformative innovations that bring smarter, more personalized care to all of us. For 87 years and counting, we have been at the critical intersection where the ideas that save and sustain lives meet the providers who make it all happen. And now, we are determined to realize our boldest opportunities to transform global healthcare for years to come.
**Your role at Baxter**
The Senior Accounting Accountant is responsible for activities related to the various entities within a region. The role requires understanding of complex accounting matters, quick problem-solving skills and strong collaboration with other finance and non-finance teams.
**Your team**
We develop quality products with the patient in mind, so our efforts are also patient-centric. That means you can be proud of our work and the value we provide to people every day.
As a large, multinational organization, you have the opportunity to expand your knowledge through collaboration with a variety of individuals, exposure to different facets of our portfolio, and a supportive leadership team that encourages ongoing development.
**What you'll be doing**
- Prepare manual journals as needed with adequate supporting documentation
- Responsible for preparing reserves such as E&O, NRV etc for complex entities
- Prepare complex accounting variance analysis as needed
- Complete account reconciliations in Blackline per established deadlines
- Respond to queries from local country finance in a timely manner
- Provide audit support as needed
- Support regional and global reporting requirements such as monthly Balance Sheet & P&L Flux analysis
- Support monthly/quarterly/annual close processes
- Ensure adherence of processes to company's policies and procedures, internal and external audit requirements and local rules and regulations; support strengthening of financial processes and controls
- Support local, regional, and global projects, as required
- Maintain focus on continuous process improvement opportunities
- PPV, PII, IRV process
**What you'll bring**:
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience.
- Background in Manufacturing accounting
- Proven experience in a multinational environment and/or audit
- Good knowledge of US GAAP
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills, diplomatic, flexible and "can do" mind-set
- Fluent in both written and spoken English
- Strong reporting tools including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or part qualified ACCA/CIMA/CPA
- Ability and willingness to travel internationally as required
- Experience in JDE, Blackline, Alteryx and W-Desk is an advantage
**Reasonable Accommodations**
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