Senior Accountant Job at Baxter (Bellevue)

Job Description

This is where your insights influence change. As a member of the Baxter Finance team, you have the critical thinking and analytical mindset that allows you to translate data into meaningful, actionable insights that help teams learn and adapt along the way. We guide our internal partners to understand financial opportunities or realities that move Baxter forward and closer to our mission to save and sustain lives. While you often work independently with your cross-functional team, you always have the greater finance organization to lean on for support and career mentoring.

Job Responsibility

Complete monthly closings by the 2nd day of each month
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
Ensure balances are accurate and supported with proper documentation
Maintain the Company's system of accounts and internal controls pertaining to those accounts and financial transactions
Lead AP day-to-day operation: invoice processing, vendor management, payment execution, resolving inquiries, and ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and procedures
Prepare and review of journal entries (accruals, prepaids, adjustments)
Monitor fixed assets: track monthly acquisition, depreciation, and disposal
Ensuring proper accounting treatment
Maintain the business unit's tax functions including tax administration and filings
Prepare state tax apportionment, monthly state sales and use taxes
Analyze tax letters and perform appropriate research to find a solution
Ad hoc projects as assigned

Requirements

3-5+ years of progressive operational accounting experience, including hands-on work with journal entries, accounts payable review, and fixed asset accounting treatment
Tax Knowledge: Working knowledge of sales and use tax and local tax regulations
Strong knowledge of GAAP and technical accounting principles required
Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary
Ability to tailor and deliver messages at various levels within the organization
Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Detail oriented with focus on complete documentation and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
BA/BS in Finance or Accounting preferred
CPA designation is a plus

Nice to have

experience reviewing tax-related work is a plus
Experience with Power BI is a plus
Familiarity with NetSuite ERP preferred
CPA designation is a plus

What we offer

medical and dental coverage that start on day one
insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
educational assistance programs
paid holidays
paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
family and medical leaves of absence
paid parental leave
commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
childcare benefits
discretionary bonuses

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